A12 min · 88 words
Spóźniony tramwaj
The Late Tram
Monday morning, a tram that won't come, and a view of Wawel that almost makes it worth it — everyday Kraków from a tram stop.
You will practice: czekać na + accusative, telling the time (o dziewiątej), present tense of stać and jechać
Words to know
Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.
- przystanekstop (bus/tram stop)
- staćto stand
- tramwajtram
- jechaćto go (by vehicle), to come (of a vehicle)
- patrzećto look
- spóźniać sięto be late, to run late
- starszyolder, elderly
- wiedziećto know
- spotkaniemeeting
- w końcufinally, at last
- pełnyfull
- miejsceplace, seat
- oknowindow
- pięknybeautiful
- światworld
Did you get it?
4 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.
1. Which tram is Ola waiting for?
2. When is Ola's meeting?
3. What does Ola see through the tram window?
4. How does the story end?
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