Significado
A common way to say goodbye.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the 'resilient' character of Poles. It's not just a 'bye,' it's a 'stay strong.' Younger generations often shorten it to 'Trzym się' in texts, reflecting a fast-paced digital lifestyle. In modern Polish startups, 'Trzymaj się' is common among colleagues, showing a shift away from rigid hierarchies. In some regions, you might hear more traditional farewells, but 'Trzymaj się' is universally understood across Poland.
The Plural Rule
If you are saying goodbye to a couple or a group, you MUST use 'Trzymajcie się.'
Not for Bosses
Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close friends. It's too informal.
Significado
A common way to say goodbye.
The Plural Rule
If you are saying goodbye to a couple or a group, you MUST use 'Trzymajcie się.'
Not for Bosses
Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close friends. It's too informal.
Add 'Ciepło'
Use 'Trzymaj się ciepło' to sound more empathetic and caring.
The Compliment
Use 'Dobrze się trzymasz' to compliment an older person's vitality—it's very well-received!
Teste-se
Choose the correct form to say goodbye to your friend, Adam.
Cześć Adam, ________!
You need the reflexive 'się' for the expression, and the singular form for one person (Adam).
Fill in the blank to say goodbye to a group of friends.
Pa kochani, ________ się!
The plural imperative form of 'trzymać' is 'trzymajcie.'
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits a cold winter day?
'Trzymaj się ciepło' means 'Stay warm' and is a common winter farewell.
Complete the dialogue.
Marek: 'Muszę już lecieć na autobus.' Ania: 'Dobrze, ________!'
'Trzymaj się' is the only appropriate farewell in this informal context.
How would you compliment an elderly person who looks very healthy?
Pan Jan świetnie ________.
'Świetnie się trzyma' is the standard idiom for looking good for one's age.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Recursos visuais
Ways to use 'Trzymać się'
Farewell
- • Trzymaj się!
- • Trzymajcie się!
- • Trzymaj się ciepło!
Resilience
- • Dobrze się trzyma
- • Jakoś się trzymam
- • Trzymaj się dzielnie
Adherence
- • Trzymać się planu
- • Trzymać się zasad
- • Trzymać się lewej
Singular vs Plural
Banco de exercicios
5 exerciciosCześć Adam, ________!
You need the reflexive 'się' for the expression, and the singular form for one person (Adam).
Pa kochani, ________ się!
The plural imperative form of 'trzymać' is 'trzymajcie.'
Which phrase fits a cold winter day?
'Trzymaj się ciepło' means 'Stay warm' and is a common winter farewell.
Marek: 'Muszę już lecieć na autobus.' Ania: 'Dobrze, ________!'
'Trzymaj się' is the only appropriate farewell in this informal context.
Pan Jan świetnie ________.
'Świetnie się trzyma' is the standard idiom for looking good for one's age.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it's not rude, but it is informal. Use it with friends and family, not with strangers or in formal settings.
You can say 'Dzięki, Ty też!' (Thanks, you too!) or simply 'Cześć!' or 'Pa!'
Only in a very casual email to a friend. For professional emails, use 'Pozdrawiam.'
It literally means 'hold yourself warmly,' but it's used like 'take care' or 'stay cozy.'
'Cześć' is a simple 'bye,' while 'trzymaj się' is more like 'take care'—it has more emotional weight.
Yes, it's perfectly fine and very common to say to children.
No! 'Hold me' is 'przytul mnie' (hug me) or 'trzymaj mnie.' The 'się' changes it to 'hold yourself.'
Yes, it is a standard expression used throughout the country.
Yes, it's a great way to say 'stay strong' or 'hang in there.'
The most common slang version is 'Trzym się.'
Yes, 'trzymać się zasad' is the standard way to say that.
The correct spelling is 'się' with the Polish letter 'ę.'
Frases relacionadas
trzymać kciuki
similarTo cross one's fingers (for luck)
trzymać język za zębami
idiomTo keep a secret / hold one's tongue
trzymać się planu
specialized formTo stick to the plan
wytrzymać
builds onTo endure / to last
cześć
synonymHi / Bye
