Questions & Answers about Cena nie ma znaczenia.
Why does this sentence use znaczenia instead of the dictionary form znaczenie?
Because it is negated by nie. In Polish, the direct object of a negated verb changes from the accusative case to the genitive case. This rule is called the "genitive of negation," so the neuter noun znaczenie becomes znaczenia.
Is nie ma znaczenia the standard way to say "doesn't matter" in Polish?
Yes, it is a very common fixed phrase. Literally, it translates to "does not have meaning" or "does not have importance." You will hear it all the time, often just on its own as To nie ma znaczenia (It doesn't matter).
Could I just say Cena jest nieważna instead?
Definitely. Cena jest nieważna (The price is unimportant) means the exact same thing and is perfectly natural. However, nie ma znaczenia is often preferred when emphasizing that a specific factor won't change your decision or the outcome of a situation.
Can I use this phrase to talk about a person, like "He doesn't matter"?
It sounds very cold or calculating to apply this directly to a person, as it implies they have no logical relevance. If you want to say a person doesn't matter in a given situation, it is more natural to say On się nie liczy (He doesn't count) or to refer to their thoughts specifically, like Jego zdanie nie ma znaczenia (His opinion doesn't matter).
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