Polish · Real conversations
Visiting family: useful Polish phrases
Thank a host and take part in a family visit.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- Family
rodzina
Family
- Mother
matka
Mother
- Father
ojciec
Father
- Make yourself at home
czuj się jak u siebie
Make yourself at home
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| Family | rodzina Family |
| Mother | matka Mother |
| Father | ojciec Father |
| Make yourself at home | czuj się jak u siebie Make yourself at home |
| Thank you for having me. | Dziękuję za zaproszenie. Show English translationThank you for having me. |
| Can I help with anything? | Czy mogę w czymś pomóc? Show English translationCan I help with anything? |
| How is everyone at home? | Jak się wszyscy mają w domu? Show English translationHow is everyone at home? |
| Please give my regards to ... | Pozdrów ode mnie … Show English translationPlease give my regards to … |
| How long have you known each other? | Jak długo się znacie? Show English translationHow long have you known each other? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Witaj! Wejdź i czuj się jak u siebie.
Welcome! Come in and make yourself at home.
You
Dziękuję za zaproszenie.
Thank you for having me.
Partner
Miło cię gościć. Właśnie nakrywam do stołu.
It's lovely to have you. I'm just setting the table.
You
Czy mogę w czymś pomóc?
Can I help with anything?
Visiting family 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.
