Polish · Real conversations
Meeting people: useful Polish phrases
Start a friendly exchange and find a connection.
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.
- Hello
dzień dobry
Hello
- Nice to meet you
miło mi cię poznać
Nice to meet you
- What's your name?
jak masz na imię?
What's your name?
- Where are you from?
skąd jesteś?
Where are you from?
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| Hello | dzień dobry Hello |
| Nice to meet you | miło mi cię poznać Nice to meet you |
| What's your name? | jak masz na imię? What's your name? |
| Where are you from? | skąd jesteś? Where are you from? |
| What brings you here? | Co cię tu sprowadza? Show English translationWhat brings you here? |
| How do you know ...? | Skąd znasz …? Show English translationHow do you know …? |
| Is this your first time here? | Czy jesteś tu pierwszy raz? Show English translationIs this your first time here? |
| I've heard a lot about you. | Dużo o tobie słyszałem / słyszałam. Show English translationI've heard a lot about you. |
| Have we met before? | Czy już się kiedyś spotkaliśmy? Show English translationHave we met before? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Cześć, przyjechałem / przyjechałam z innego miasta.
Hello, I'm visiting from another town.
You
Co cię tu sprowadza?
What brings you here?
Partner
Anna mnie zaprosiła. To moja dawna przyjaciółka.
Anna invited me. She's an old friend.
You
Skąd znasz Annę?
How do you know Anna?
Meeting people 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.
