dobra marka
good brand
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'dobra marka' to describe a company or product that people trust and respect for its quality.
- Means: A reputable brand or a company with a high-quality reputation.
- Used in: Business meetings, shopping for electronics, or discussing career choices.
- Don't confuse: With 'znaczek' (postage stamp), though both can mean 'mark'.
Explanation at your level:
Significado
A reputable company.
Contexto cultural
Poles often associate 'dobra marka' with German engineering (solidność), but are increasingly proud of local brands. In Polish business, having a 'dobra marka' is often more important than having the lowest price. The transition in 1989 changed 'dobra marka' from meaning 'Western luxury' to 'Global quality standard'. Modern Polish professionals use 'dobra marka' to describe their own career reputation on platforms like LinkedIn.
Use it for people too!
Don't be afraid to use it for a trusted professional, like a doctor or lawyer.
Gender matters
Always remember 'marka' is feminine. It's never 'dobry marka'.
Significado
A reputable company.
Use it for people too!
Don't be afraid to use it for a trusted professional, like a doctor or lawyer.
Gender matters
Always remember 'marka' is feminine. It's never 'dobry marka'.
The 'Solidna' combo
If you want to sound like a native, say 'To dobra, solidna marka'.
Polish pride
Praising a Polish brand as a 'dobra marka' is a great way to build rapport with locals.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dobra marka'.
Mercedes to od wielu lat bardzo ____.
We use the Nominative case for a simple 'A is B' statement.
Which sentence is correct?
I am looking for a good brand of coffee.
The verb 'szukać' requires the Genitive case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss that the new supplier is reliable.
'Dobra marka' implies reliability and quality in business.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy warto kupić ten telefon? B: Tak, Samsung to ____.
The context suggests a recommendation.
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Recursos visuais
Marka vs. Znaczek
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, if they have a great reputation in the neighborhood, it's perfectly fine.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
Usually 'słaba marka' (weak brand) or 'nieznana marka' (unknown brand).
No, it can also mean the former German currency or a physical mark/stamp.
You say 'marka osobista'.
It's better to say 'dobra restauracja', but you can say the restaurant chain is a 'dobra marka'.
Always 'dobra marka' in normal speech.
It means to work hard to build a good reputation.
Yes, it is very commonly used for car manufacturers.
Yes, they share the same Germanic root.
The Genitive case: 'Szukam dobrej marki'.
No, for a book you would say 'dobra książka' or 'dobry autor'.
Frases relacionadas
solidna firma
synonymA solid/reliable company
renoma
similarRenown/reputation
markowy produkt
builds onA branded/high-quality product
podróbka
contrastA fake/counterfeit
Onde usar
Buying a laptop
Klient: Czy ten laptop firmy Dell jest wytrzymały?
Sprzedawca: Tak, Dell to bardzo dobra marka, rzadko się psuje.
Job Interview
Rekruter: Dlaczego chce pan u nas pracować?
Kandydat: Państwa firma to dobra marka i chcę rozwijać tu swoją karierę.
Talking about a doctor
Ania: Znasz dobrego kardiologa?
Marek: Idź do doktora Nowaka. On ma w tym mieście bardzo dobrą markę.
At the grocery store
Mąż: Które masło wziąć?
Żona: Weź to z Łowicza, to dobra marka.
Business Networking
Partner A: Słyszałem, że współpracujecie z firmą X.
Partner B: Tak, to dobra marka, jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni.
Buying a gift
Koleżanka: Co kupić mu na urodziny?
Kolega: Może portfel Wittchen? To polska, dobra marka.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Dobra' as 'Double' quality and 'Marka' as a 'Mark' of excellence. A Double Mark of excellence!
Visual Association
Imagine a golden seal or a wax stamp being pressed onto a high-quality leather bag. The stamp says 'DOBRA'.
Rhyme
Dobra marka, pełna miarka (A good brand, a full measure).
Story
A craftsman in old Warsaw finishes a beautiful wooden chair. He looks at it and says 'Dobra robota!' (Good job!). He then takes his iron brand and marks the wood. Now, everyone who sees the mark knows it is a 'dobra marka'.
Word Web
Desafio
Go to a Polish online store (like Allegro.pl) and find three products. Write a sentence for each: '[Brand Name] to dobra marka'.
In Other Languages
Buena marca
Spanish rarely uses it for personal professional reputation compared to Polish.
Une bonne marque
French might prefer 'une maison de confiance' for long-standing reputable companies.
Eine gute Marke
German uses 'Marke' more strictly for commercial brands, less for personal reputation.
有名なブランド (Yūmei na burando)
Uses a katakana loanword 'burando' for modern commercial brands.
ماركة جيدة (Marka jayyida)
In some dialects, 'marka' can specifically imply expensive luxury items.
名牌 (Míngpái)
A 'míngpái' is almost always expensive, whereas a 'dobra marka' can just be reliable and affordable.
명품 (Myeongpum)
Focuses more on the 'luxury' aspect than just general reliability.
Boa marca
Very little difference in usage patterns.
Easily Confused
Both can mean 'mark' or 'stamp' in English.
Use 'znaczek' for postage stamps and 'marka' for companies.
Learners use the English word thinking it's more modern.
Stick to 'marka' for 99% of situations; 'brand' is only for marketing pros.
Perguntas frequentes (12)
Yes, if they have a great reputation in the neighborhood, it's perfectly fine.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
Usually 'słaba marka' (weak brand) or 'nieznana marka' (unknown brand).
No, it can also mean the former German currency or a physical mark/stamp.
You say 'marka osobista'.
It's better to say 'dobra restauracja', but you can say the restaurant chain is a 'dobra marka'.
Always 'dobra marka' in normal speech.
It means to work hard to build a good reputation.
Yes, it is very commonly used for car manufacturers.
Yes, they share the same Germanic root.
The Genitive case: 'Szukam dobrej marki'.
No, for a book you would say 'dobra książka' or 'dobry autor'.
