Polish · Real conversations
Markets and groceries: useful Polish phrases
Buy a quantity and ask about a product.
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.
- Apple
jabłko
Apple
- Bread
chleb
Bread
- Potato
ziemniak
Potato
- How much does it cost?
ile to kosztuje?
How much does it cost?
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| Apple | jabłko Apple |
| Bread | chleb Bread |
| Potato | ziemniak Potato |
| How much does it cost? | ile to kosztuje? How much does it cost? |
| Half a kilo of ..., please. | Pół kilo …, poproszę. Show English translationHalf a kilo of …, please. |
| Is this ripe? | Czy to jest dojrzałe? Show English translationIs this ripe? |
| When was this made? | Kiedy to zostało zrobione? Show English translationWhen was this made? |
| Do you have anything locally grown? | Czy ma pan/pani coś uprawianego lokalnie? Show English translationDo you have anything locally grown? |
| Could you put these in separate bags? | Czy może pan/pani zapakować to do osobnych toreb? Show English translationCould you put these in separate bags? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Dzień dobry. Co podać?
Good morning. What would you like?
You
Poproszę pół kilo pomidorów.
Half a kilo of tomatoes, please.
Partner
Proszę. Ten melon jest dziś bardzo popularny.
Here you are. This melon is popular today.
You
Czy to jest dojrzałe?
Is this ripe?
Markets and groceries 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.
