Significado
To take part in an event or activity.
Contexto cultural
The 'Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy' (WOŚP) is the biggest annual event where Poles 'biorą udział'. It's a point of national pride. In Polish offices, 'taking active part' in meetings is highly valued. Silence is often interpreted as lack of interest rather than polite listening. Polish universities emphasize 'udział w seminariach'. These are smaller, discussion-based classes where participation is a large part of the grade. During the partitions of Poland, 'taking part' in secret education (Flying University) was a form of patriotic resistance.
The 'W' Rule
Always remember the 'w'. You never just 'brać udział' something; you always 'brać udział W' something.
Case Alert
The Locative case is tricky. If you're unsure of the ending, use a simpler synonym like 'być na' (to be at) until you master the Locative.
Significado
To take part in an event or activity.
The 'W' Rule
Always remember the 'w'. You never just 'brać udział' something; you always 'brać udział W' something.
Case Alert
The Locative case is tricky. If you're unsure of the ending, use a simpler synonym like 'być na' (to be at) until you master the Locative.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'wziąć udział' for invitations (e.g., 'Czy weźmiesz udział?'). It sounds more direct and polite.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'brać udział' and the correct case.
Czy ty ______ (brać udział) w tym ______ (konkurs)?
We use 'bierzesz' for 'ty' and the Locative case for 'konkurs' (konkursie).
Choose the correct preposition and case.
Oni biorą udział...
'Brać udział' always takes 'w' + Locative. 'Meczu' is the Locative of 'mecz'.
Complete the dialogue with the perfective form 'wziąć udział'.
A: Czy chcesz ______ w maratonie? B: Tak, chętnie!
Since it's a specific future event (the marathon), the perfective 'wziąć udział' is more natural.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
1. Biorę udział w projekcie. 2. Biorę udział w weselu. 3. Biorę udział w wyborach.
Project = Work, Wedding = Family, Elections = Politics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to 'Brać Udział'
Work
- • Spotkanie
- • Projekt
- • Konferencja
Social
- • Wesele
- • Impreza
- • Festiwal
Sports
- • Mecz
- • Konkurs
- • Maraton
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCzy ty ______ (brać udział) w tym ______ (konkurs)?
We use 'bierzesz' for 'ty' and the Locative case for 'konkurs' (konkursie).
Oni biorą udział...
'Brać udział' always takes 'w' + Locative. 'Meczu' is the Locative of 'mecz'.
A: Czy chcesz ______ w maratonie? B: Tak, chętnie!
Since it's a specific future event (the marathon), the perfective 'wziąć udział' is more natural.
1. Biorę udział w projekcie. 2. Biorę udział w weselu. 3. Biorę udział w wyborach.
Project = Work, Wedding = Family, Elections = Politics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'brać udział w rozmowie' is very common and means you are actively speaking in the conversation.
'Uczestniczyć' is more formal. You'll see it in contracts or academic papers. 'Brać udział' is more natural for everyday speech.
Yes, in this specific phrase, the 'w' always triggers the Locative case (Miejscownik).
Yes, you can add 'z + Instrumental' to say who you are participating with. Example: 'Biorę udział w konkursie z kolegą'.
It is always 'brać udział w...'. The 'w' comes after 'udział'.
Absolutely. 'Brać udział w webinarze' or 'brać udział w spotkaniu na Zoomie' are perfectly correct.
Use the past tense: 'Nie brałem udziału' (male) or 'Nie brałam udziału' (female). Note the 'u' at the end of 'udziału'.
Yes, but usually we use the word 'współudział' (accomplice/participation in a crime). 'Brał udział w napadzie' is correct.
Yes, it's the standard way to say you are competing in a race, match, or tournament.
No, it can also mean 'shares' in a company or a 'portion' of something, but in this phrase, it always means participation.
Frases relacionadas
uczestniczyć
synonymTo participate (more formal).
współdziałać
builds onTo cooperate/interact.
przyłączyć się
similarTo join in.
mieć wkład
specialized formTo have a contribution.
