Polish · Real conversations
Shopping and returns: useful Polish phrases
Explain a return and check the available options.
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.
- Receipt
paragon
Receipt
- Size (clothes)
rozmiar
Size (clothes)
- Can I try it on?
czy mogę to przymierzyć?
Can I try it on?
- Do you have a bigger size?
czy mają państwo większy rozmiar?
Do you have a bigger size?
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| Receipt | paragon Receipt |
| Size (clothes) | rozmiar Size (clothes) |
| Can I try it on? | czy mogę to przymierzyć? Can I try it on? |
| Do you have a bigger size? | czy mają państwo większy rozmiar? Do you have a bigger size? |
| I'd like to return this. | Chciałbym / chciałabym to zwrócić. Show English translationI'd like to return this. |
| Do you have the receipt? | Czy ma pan/pani paragon? Show English translationDo you have the receipt? |
| Can I exchange it for ...? | Czy mogę wymienić to na …? Show English translationCan I exchange it for …? |
| It doesn't fit. | To na mnie nie pasuje. Show English translationIt doesn't fit. |
| How long do I have to return it? | Ile mam czasu na zwrot? Show English translationHow long do I have to return it? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Dzień dobry. W czym mogę pomóc?
Hello. How can I help you?
You
Chciałbym / chciałabym to zwrócić.
I'd like to return this.
Partner
Czy ma pan/pani paragon?
Do you have the receipt?
You
Tak, oto on.
Yes, here it is.
Shopping and returns 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.
