Significado
To give permission to proceed.
Contexto cultural
In Polish business culture, 'zielone światło' is often the result of long negotiations. Once given, it is considered a firm commitment. The phrase is part of 'International Business English' and its direct translations are used globally in multinational offices in Warsaw. Younger Poles might use it in dating, influenced by Western dating shows where 'green lights' indicate attraction. Historically, getting 'green light' from an official was a major hurdle, often requiring many documents (papiery).
Use it in Emails
It's a great way to sound professional but modern. 'Czekam na Państwa zielone światło' is a polite way to ask for approval.
Watch the Case
Always use Dative for the person. 'Dać Markowi', not 'Dać Marka'.
Significado
To give permission to proceed.
Use it in Emails
It's a great way to sound professional but modern. 'Czekam na Państwa zielone światło' is a polite way to ask for approval.
Watch the Case
Always use Dative for the person. 'Dać Markowi', not 'Dać Marka'.
The Opposite
If someone says 'czerwone światło', stop immediately. It's a very clear 'no' in Polish culture.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Szef dał ______ (ja) zielone światło na urlop.
The verb 'dać' requires the Dative case. 'Mi' is the short Dative form of 'ja'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Polish sentence:
'Mieć zielone światło na [coś]' is the standard construction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy możemy już kupić bilety? B: Tak, tata w końcu ______.
The idiom 'dać zielone światło' fits perfectly here to indicate permission was granted.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Match: 'Zarząd zaakceptował budżet.'
Budget approval is a classic 'green light' scenario.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSzef dał ______ (ja) zielone światło na urlop.
The verb 'dać' requires the Dative case. 'Mi' is the short Dative form of 'ja'.
Select the natural Polish sentence:
'Mieć zielone światło na [coś]' is the standard construction.
A: Czy możemy już kupić bilety? B: Tak, tata w końcu ______.
The idiom 'dać zielone światło' fits perfectly here to indicate permission was granted.
Match: 'Zarząd zaakceptował budżet.'
Budget approval is a classic 'green light' scenario.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's a bit too 'big' for a pen. Use it for projects, trips, or major decisions. For a pen, just say 'czy mogę?'.
No, that's a common mistake. It should be 'dać MI zielone światło' (Dative case).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Ona dała zielone światło.
Yes, that's the passive voice. 'Zielone światło zostało dane przez zarząd.' It sounds very formal.
You can say 'mieć zielone' (to have the green), but it's very casual.
Yes, specifically permission to *start* something.
Yes: 'Nie dali nam zielonego światła' (They didn't give us the green light).
Say: 'Czekam na zielone światło'.
Yes, for example, when a doctor allows an injured player to return to the field.
Frases relacionadas
mieć wolną rękę
builds onTo have a free hand / total autonomy
pobłogosławić
similarTo bless (a project/idea)
otworzyć drogę
similarTo open the path
zapalić czerwone światło
contrastTo stop or forbid something
