Polish · Real conversations
Housing: useful Polish phrases
Ask about rent and arrange a practical repair.
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.
- House
dom
House
- Room (hotel)
pokój
Room (hotel)
- Rent
czynsz
Rent
- Neighbor
sąsiad / sąsiadka
Neighbor
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| House | dom House |
| Room (hotel) | pokój Room (hotel) |
| Rent | czynsz Rent |
| Neighbor | sąsiad / sąsiadka Neighbor |
| Is ... included in the rent? | Czy … jest wliczone w czynsz? Show English translationIs … included in the rent? |
| Could you keep the noise down? | Czy możesz być trochę ciszej? Show English translationCould you keep the noise down? |
| The heating isn't working. | Ogrzewanie nie działa. Show English translationThe heating isn't working. |
| When can someone come to fix it? | Kiedy ktoś może przyjść to naprawić? Show English translationWhen can someone come to fix it? |
| How much notice do I need to give? | Z jakim wyprzedzeniem muszę powiadomić? Show English translationHow much notice do I need to give? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Czynsz obejmuje część kosztów utrzymania mieszkania.
The rent covers some household costs.
You
Czy woda jest wliczona w czynsz?
Is water included in the rent?
Partner
Tak, woda jest wliczona. Dziś obok trwają prace remontowe.
Yes, water is included. There are repairs next door today.
You
Czy możesz być trochę ciszej?
Could you keep the noise down?
Housing 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.
