Signification
To walk for leisure.
Contexte culturel
The 'Spacerownik' is a popular type of guidebook in Polish cities, providing historical and cultural details for specific walking routes. Walking in the forest (spacer w lesie) is a national pastime, especially during mushroom picking season in autumn. In Polish literature, the 'spacer' is often used as a setting for deep philosophical or romantic dialogues between characters. Public parks in Poland, like Łazienki in Warsaw or Planty in Kraków, are specifically designed for 'spacerowanie' with wide paths and many benches.
The 'Dog' Rule
If you say 'Wychodzę z psem', everyone knows you mean 'na spacer'. You can often drop the 'na spacer' part.
Avoid 'Brać'
Never say 'biorę spacer'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker translating literally.
Signification
To walk for leisure.
The 'Dog' Rule
If you say 'Wychodzę z psem', everyone knows you mean 'na spacer'. You can often drop the 'na spacer' part.
Avoid 'Brać'
Never say 'biorę spacer'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker translating literally.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'wyjdźmy' (perfective) to make a suggestion for right now. Use 'wychodźmy' (imperfective) if you're urging someone who is taking too long to get ready.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and noun.
Jest ładna pogoda, chodźmy ______ ______.
The standard collocation is 'na' + Accusative 'spacer'.
Which sentence is correct for a daily habit?
Jak to powiesz?
'Wychodzę' is the imperfective present tense used for habits.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Muszę odpocząć od komputera. B: To może ______ na spacer do parku?
'Wyjdziemy' is the natural verb to suggest going out for a walk.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are taking your dog out. What do you say?
'Z psem' (with the dog) is the correct instrumental form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJest ładna pogoda, chodźmy ______ ______.
The standard collocation is 'na' + Accusative 'spacer'.
Jak to powiesz?
'Wychodzę' is the imperfective present tense used for habits.
A: Muszę odpocząć od komputera. B: To może ______ na spacer do parku?
'Wyjdziemy' is the natural verb to suggest going out for a walk.
You are taking your dog out. What do you say?
'Z psem' (with the dog) is the correct instrumental form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, they are mostly interchangeable. 'Wyjść' emphasizes the act of leaving the house, while 'iść' emphasizes the movement.
It is masculine. That's why it's 'ten spacer' and doesn't change in the Accusative case after 'na'.
'Spacer' is the everyday word. 'Przechadzka' is more elegant, poetic, or old-fashioned.
You say 'Jestem na spacerze' (I am on a walk) or 'Spaceruję'.
Expressions liées
przejść się
similarTo go for a short walk
pójść na przechadzkę
synonymTo go for a stroll
wędrować
builds onTo hike or wander
spacerować
specialized formTo be walking/strolling
