B1 Collocation 中性

nie mieć pieniędzy

to have no money

意思

To be broke.

🌍

文化背景

There is a cultural phenomenon called 'narzekanie' (complaining). Saying 'nie mam pieniędzy' is often a way to fit in socially and avoid making others feel bad about their own financial situation. The transition from Communism to Capitalism in 1989 changed how people talk about money. Before, everyone 'didn't have money' because goods were scarce. Now, it's more about personal budgeting. Tipping culture: If you say 'nie mam pieniędzy' in a restaurant to avoid tipping, it is considered quite rude. It's better to just tip a small amount. The phrase 'Zastaw się, a postaw się' describes a cultural tendency to spend money one doesn't have (e.g., on a big wedding) just to impress others.

🎯

The 'Na' Rule

When you don't have money *for* something, always use the preposition 'na' + Accusative. E.g., 'Nie mam pieniędzy na kawę'.

⚠️

Genitive Case

Never say 'Nie mam pieniądze'. It's the most obvious sign of a beginner. Always 'pieniędzy'.

意思

To be broke.

🎯

The 'Na' Rule

When you don't have money *for* something, always use the preposition 'na' + Accusative. E.g., 'Nie mam pieniędzy na kawę'.

⚠️

Genitive Case

Never say 'Nie mam pieniądze'. It's the most obvious sign of a beginner. Always 'pieniędzy'.

💬

Polite Refusal

If you want to be more polite when someone asks for money, say 'Niestety, nie mogę teraz pomóc' (Unfortunately, I can't help right now) instead of just 'Nie mam pieniędzy'.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the word 'pieniądze'.

Przepraszam, ale nie mam teraz ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pieniędzy

After 'nie mam', you must use the Genitive case.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm broke' to a close friend?

Jak powiesz koledze, że nie masz pieniędzy?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jestem spłukany.

'Jestem spłukany' is the common informal idiom for being broke.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Idziemy do kina? B: Chciałbym, ale ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: nie mam pieniędzy

This is the standard way to decline an invitation due to lack of funds.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase fits a formal bank letter?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Brak środków na rachunku.

Banks use formal terminology like 'brak środków' (lack of means).

Put the verb 'mieć' in the correct past tense form (masculine).

Kiedy byłem studentem, często nie ____ pieniędzy.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: miałem

The first person singular masculine past tense of 'mieć' is 'miałem'.

Match the idiom to its literal meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are all common variations of not having money.

🎉 得分: /6

视觉学习工具

练习题库

6 练习
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pieniądze'. Fill Blank A1

Przepraszam, ale nie mam teraz ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pieniędzy

After 'nie mam', you must use the Genitive case.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm broke' to a close friend? Choose B1

Jak powiesz koledze, że nie masz pieniędzy?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jestem spłukany.

'Jestem spłukany' is the common informal idiom for being broke.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Idziemy do kina? B: Chciałbym, ale ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: nie mam pieniędzy

This is the standard way to decline an invitation due to lack of funds.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Which phrase fits a formal bank letter?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Brak środków na rachunku.

Banks use formal terminology like 'brak środków' (lack of means).

Put the verb 'mieć' in the correct past tense form (masculine). Fill Blank A2

Kiedy byłem studentem, często nie ____ pieniędzy.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: miałem

The first person singular masculine past tense of 'mieć' is 'miałem'.

Match the idiom to its literal meaning. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are all common variations of not having money.

🎉 得分: /6

常见问题

10 个问题

No, it is a neutral, factual statement. However, in very formal settings, 'brak funduszy' is preferred.

'Kasa' is slang. Use 'pieniądze' in all situations, but 'kasa' only with people you know well.

Polish has irregular plural genitive endings. 'Pieniędzy' is an irregular form that you just have to memorize.

Yes, 'Nie mam pieniędzy na koncie' is the standard way to say your account is empty.

You can add 'w ogóle' (at all) or 'kompletnie': 'W ogóle nie mam pieniędzy'.

Yes, in the sense of 'money', it is a plurale tantum. The singular 'pieniądz' refers to a specific coin or the abstract concept of currency.

It's a funny idiom meaning someone is very poor. Literally: 'to not smell of a penny'.

Use 'Brakuje mi pieniędzy' or 'Jestem trochę spłukany'.

Only if explaining a past situation. Don't say it about your current state as it might sound desperate.

'Mieć dużo pieniędzy' or 'Być bogatym'.

相关表达

🔄

być spłukanym

synonym

to be broke

🔗

brakować pieniędzy

similar

to be short of money

🔗

mieć dużo pieniędzy

contrast

to have a lot of money

🔗

oszczędzać pieniądze

builds on

to save money

🔗

nie śmierdzieć groszem

specialized form

to not have a penny to one's name

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!