jesteś w formie
To say "you're fit" in Polish, use jesteś w formie.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are in good physical condition and healthy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jesteś w formie literally translates to "you are in shape".
Which one should you use?
While jesteś w formie refers to being in good physical condition, the phrase jesteś wysportowany specifically describes someone who looks like an athlete or is very sporty.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase jesteś w formie, jesteś is the second-person singular informal form of the verb "to be".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English word directly by saying jesteś fit. This is considered highly informal slang and is not standard Polish.
Did you know?
- While jesteś w formie usually refers to health, it can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who is acting wildly or behaving in an unexpectedly energetic way after a few drinks.
- To tell someone they have 'lost their edge' or are no longer fit, Poles use the opposite phrase wypaść z formy, which literally means to 'fall out of shape'.
- The preposition w is a descendant of the Proto-Slavic vъ(n), showing that this tiny word has remained remarkably stable for thousands of years.
Examples in context
- Jesteś mega wytrenowany/wytrenowana. Widzę, jak ci się to opłacaYou're super well-trained. I can see it's paying off for you
- Widać, że jesteś w formie.It is clear that you are fit.
- Muszę przyznać, że jesteś w formie.I must admit that you are fit.
- Czy regularnie trenujesz? Jesteś w formie!Do you train regularly? You are fit!
Example conversation
Two friends are talking after a morning run in the park.
- KatarzynaKrzysztof, jesteś w formie!Krzysztof, you are fit!
- KrzysztofDzięki, staram się biegać co rano.Thanks, I try to run every morning.
- KatarzynaTo świetnie, bo ja potrzebuję motywacji.That is great, because I need motivation.
- KrzysztofMożesz do mnie dołączyć jutro.You can join me tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries w, CC BY-SA 4.0.
