Course of Polish

Use this preposition in the following situations:

To indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something

Use dla to show who receives something or who benefits from an action or situation.
The noun or pronoun after dla must be in Genitive Case.

Sentence structure

Statements	(...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .
Questions	Dla + kogo + (...) ?
Negations	(...) + nie + (...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .

Example sentences

Mam dla ciebie niespodziankę!	I have a surprise for you!
Te kanapki były dla Marka.	These sandwiches were for Mark.
Jedzenie warzyw jest dobre dla zdrowia.	Eating vegetables is good for your health.
Zrobiłem to dla twojego dobra.	I did it for your own good.
Upiekłem ciasto dla sąsiadów.	I baked a cake for the neighbours.
Kupiliśmy nowy komputer dla dzieci.	We bought a new computer for the children.
Mamy dla was kilka ważnych wiadomości.	We have some important news for you.
Dla kogo są te kwiaty?	For whom are these flowers?
Czy to jest prezent dla mamy?	Is this a present for mum?
Czy dla nas też macie bilety?	Do you have tickets for us too?
Nie mam dla Ciebie biletu, bo już nie było miejsc.	I don't have a ticket for you because there were no seats left.
Nie kupiłem zabawki dla naszych psów.	I didn't buy a toy for our dogs.
Te ciasteczka nie są dla was.	These cookies are not for you.

To indicate the target group of something

Use dla to say who something is intended for: products, services, places, content, etc.
The noun after dla must be in Genitive Case.

Sentence structure

Statements	(...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .
Questions	Dla + kogo + (...) ?
Negations	(...) + nie + (...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .

Example sentences

Przygotowaliśmy specjalną ofertę dla firm.	We have prepared a special offer for companies.
Na osiedlu zbudowano nowy plac zabaw dla dzieci.	A new playground for kids has been built in the neighborhood.
Ania zapisała się na kurs gry na gitarze dla początkujących.	Ania enrolled in a guitar course for beginners.
Promocja tylko dla stałych klientów.	A promotion only for regular customers.
Dla kogo jest ten kurs?	For whom is this course?
Czy w twoim mieście działa schronisko dla zwierząt?	Is there an animal shelter in your city?
Ten film nie jest dla dzieci.	This movie is not for children.

To introduce someone's perspective or point of view

Use dla to show how something looks from someone's perspective - their opinion, experience or assessment.
The noun or pronoun after dla must be in Genitive Case.

Sentence structure

Statements	(...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .
Questions	Dla + kogo + (...) ?
Negations	(...) + nie + (...) + dla + Genitive Case + (...) .

Example sentences

Dla mnie ta zupa jest zbyt słona.	For me, this soup is too salty.
Dla niej to żaden problem.	For her it is no problem at all.
Ta wyprawa jest zbyt niebezpieczna dla Michała.	This trip is too dangerous for Michał.
Dla nas ten samochód jest zbyt drogi.	For us, this car is too expensive.
Dla mieszkańców tego bloku poziom hałasu jest zbyt wysoki.	For the residents of this block, the level of noise is too high.
Ten utwór jest zbyt trudny dla początkujących.	This piece is too difficult for beginners.
Dla kogo to ciasto jest zbyt słodkie?	For whom is this cake too sweet?
Strome zbocze to nie problem dla doświadczonych wspinaczy.	A steep slope is not a problem for experienced climbers.

Grammar

Usage of the preposition "dla"

Cześć! Jestem Jarek, miło mi Cię poznać!

Cases - Noun Declension

Grammar

Usage of the preposition "dla"

To indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something

To indicate the target group of something

To introduce someone's perspective or point of view

Cześć! Jestem Jarek, miło mi Cię poznać!

Cases - Noun Declension

To indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something

To indicate the target group of something

To introduce someone's perspective or point of view

To indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something

To indicate the target group of something

To introduce someone's perspective or point of view

To indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something

To indicate the target group of something

To introduce someone's perspective or point of view