Significado
A loud and clear voice.
Contexto cultural
In Poland, a 'mocny głos' is a sign of 'pewność siebie' (self-confidence). Children are often encouraged to speak up in school to develop this trait. In the mining culture of Silesia, a 'mocny głos' was necessary to communicate over the noise of heavy machinery, leading to a regional appreciation for direct and loud communication. The 'Golden Era' of Polish Rock (1980s) was defined by vocalists with 'mocne głosy' who sang protest songs against the communist regime. Historically, the 'Liberum Veto' meant that one 'mocny głos' could stop an entire law, emphasizing the power of the individual voice.
Complimenting Singers
If you want to impress a Polish person at a concert, say 'Ale ona ma kawał głosu!' (What a piece of a voice!)—it's a very natural way to say someone has a 'mocny głos'.
Don't overdo it
Calling someone's voice 'mocny' in a small room might be interpreted as a hint that they are being too loud.
Significado
A loud and clear voice.
Complimenting Singers
If you want to impress a Polish person at a concert, say 'Ale ona ma kawał głosu!' (What a piece of a voice!)—it's a very natural way to say someone has a 'mocny głos'.
Don't overdo it
Calling someone's voice 'mocny' in a small room might be interpreted as a hint that they are being too loud.
Metaphorical Power
Use 'mocny głos' in essays to describe the influence of the media or public opinion; it sounds very professional.
The 'ł' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ł' in 'głos' correctly as a 'w' sound. If you pronounce it as 'l', it sounds like a different, archaic word.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'mocny głos'.
On jest świetnym liderem, bo ma ________.
The sentence needs the nominative case as it is the object of 'ma' (has).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He speaks with a strong voice'?
The verb 'mówić' (to speak) takes the instrumental case without a preposition to describe the manner of speaking.
Match the situation with the meaning of 'mocny głos'.
Situations: 1. Opera, 2. Politics, 3. Library
In opera, it's about the sound; in politics, it's about influence; in a library, any 'mocny głos' is usually too loud.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy słyszałeś przemówienie prezydenta? B: Tak, to był ________ w sprawie pokoju.
The phrase acts as a noun phrase identifying 'przemówienie'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Mocny vs. Głośny
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOn jest świetnym liderem, bo ma ________.
The sentence needs the nominative case as it is the object of 'ma' (has).
How do you say 'He speaks with a strong voice'?
The verb 'mówić' (to speak) takes the instrumental case without a preposition to describe the manner of speaking.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
In opera, it's about the sound; in politics, it's about influence; in a library, any 'mocny głos' is usually too loud.
A: Czy słyszałeś przemówienie prezydenta? B: Tak, to był ________ w sprawie pokoju.
The phrase acts as a noun phrase identifying 'przemówienie'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, absolutely. While 'głos' is a masculine noun, it refers to the voice of any person, regardless of gender.
No. 'Mocny głos' implies control and quality, whereas 'krzyk' is often uncontrolled and potentially unpleasant.
You use the comparative form: 'mocniejszy głos'.
Yes, if a child speaks clearly and loudly, you can say they have a 'mocny głos'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a newspaper article.
The most common opposites are 'słaby głos' (weak voice) or 'cichy głos' (quiet voice).
Usually no. For a dog's bark, you would say 'głośne szczekanie' (loud barking), though poetically you might use it for a lion's roar.
Not necessarily. It usually means they are confident or physically capable of being loud.
You can say 'silny głos', and people will understand, but 'mocny głos' is the much more common and natural collocation.
Example: 'Jego opinia to mocny głos w tej sprawie' (His opinion is a strong voice in this matter).
Yes, to describe someone who has a lot of say in decisions.
It's an informal, very positive way to say someone has a powerful singing voice.
Frases relacionadas
Donośny głos
similarA voice that carries far.
Głos rozsądku
builds onThe voice of reason.
Podnieść głos
similarTo raise one's voice.
Stracić głos
contrastTo lose one's voice.
Zabrać głos
similarTo take the floor / to speak up.
