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Saying Hello in Polish
If you’re traveling through Poland, meeting Polish friends, or simply exploring the language, a warm greeting in Polish (język polski) can instantly brighten someone’s day. Poles place a lot of value on politeness and courtesy—knowing how to say “hello” properly can lead to smoother interactions, whether you’re in a bustling city like Warsaw or a quaint village near the mountains.
While Polish is known for its consonant clusters and unique letters like “ł” and “ś,” don’t let that intimidate you. Learning just a handful of common greetings is a simple way to build confidence and show respect for Polish culture.
How to Greet Someone
In Polish, formality matters. You’ll use a formal greeting when addressing people you don’t know well, those older than you, or in professional contexts. Use informal greetings for friends, family, and peers around your own age or younger.
Informal Greetings
Use these with:
- przyjaciel → friend (male)
- przyjaciółka → friend (female)
- mama → mom
- tata → dad
- siostra → sister
- brat → brother
Common informal greetings include:
Cześć! → Hi! / Hello!
Na razie! → See you!
Do zobaczenia! → See you later!
Trzymaj się! → Take care!
Miłego dnia! → Have a nice day!
Formal Greetings
Use these with:
- sąsiad → neighbor (male)
- sąsiadka → neighbor (female)
- Pan → Mr.
- Pani → Mrs./Ms.
- Profesor → professor/teacher (male)
- Profesor(ka) → professor/teacher (female) (colloquial forms vary)
Common formal greetings include:
Dzień dobry! → Good day!
Dobry wieczór! → Good evening!
Do widzenia. → Goodbye.
Dobranoc! → Good night!
Życzę Państwu miłego dnia! → I wish you a nice day! (formal)
Życzę miłego wieczoru! → Have a pleasant evening! (formal)
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