Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding experience But, if you’re interested in mastering the basics of the Polish language, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started with basic Polish. Whether you’re planning a trip to Poland, looking to expand your Polish language skills, or simply curious about this beautiful language, this guide will provide you with a solid foundation in Polish basics. So let’s dive in!

10 Basic Polish Words

1. Cześć

This is a basic Polish greeting, most frequently used, and means “hello” or “hi,” and it’s a great way to start a conversation in Polish. But! We also say it to end the conversation, so it can also mean “Bye”.

2. Do widzenia

When it’s time to say goodbye, use this phrase, which means “goodbye” in Polish. Do widzenia. Widzieć is a Polish verb for “to see”. So literally that will be “Until we see”.

3. Tu-Tutaj / Tam

If you’re trying to communicate where something is located, you’ll want to know the Polish words for “here” (tu, tutaj) and “there” (tam). For the word “here” both forms (tu, tutaj) are commonly used and spoken, one is simply longer than the other.

4. Tak 

This simple word means “yes” in Polish and is absolutely essential for any basic communication.

5. Nie

We’ve covered “yes”, so it’s time for “no” in Polish. We say: NIE 🙅‍♀️

6. Dziękuję

When someone does something nice for you, show your appreciation by saying “thank you” (dziękuję). Here you have it, your 7th Polish basic word 😍

7. Przepraszam

If you need to apologize or get someone’s attention, use this phrase, which means “excuse me” or “I’m sorry.”

8. Nie ma za co

When someone thanks you for something, respond with this phrase, which means “you’re welcome” in Polish.

10. Proszę

This word has many uses in Polish, but it can often mean “please” or “here you go.”

Listen to the pronunciation of this basic Polish vocabulary:

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