Polish · Real conversations
How to respond to “Powodzenia!” in Polish
A good-luck wish offers encouragement before an event. Acknowledge it and, if you want, offer a later update.
What you might hear
Powodzenia!
Good luck!
Choose a reply that fits
Dziękuję. Zrobię, co w mojej mocy.
Thank you. I'll do my best.
Accept the encouragement and state your intention.
Dziękuję, przyda się.
Thanks, I need it.
A light informal acknowledgment.
Dam znać, jak poszło.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Offer to share the outcome later.
Dziękuję za wsparcie.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Thank the person for their support.
Two short exchanges
Before an important event
Powodzenia!
Good luck!
Dziękuję. Zrobię, co w mojej mocy.
Thank you. I'll do my best.
Before an exam
Powodzenia na egzaminie!
Good luck with your exam!
Dziękuję, przyda się.
Thanks, I need it.
Your turn
Offer to tell the person how the event goes.
Reveal a sample reply
Dam znać, jak poszło.
I'll let you know how it goes.
This response guide in other languages
A note on speaking Polish
Polish distinguishes familiar ty from polite pan and pani. Choose pan when addressing a man and pani when addressing a woman formally; the paired forms shown in examples are alternatives, so say one. A formal question usually uses a third-person verb, such as Czy może pan …? First-person past and conditional forms can change with the speaker’s gender.
Keep letters such as ą, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, and ż. Noun and adjective endings can change with their role in the sentence. Learn the complete expression before replacing a name, object, or time.
