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Study: useful Polish phrases
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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.
- I'm a student
jestem studentem/studentką
I'm a student
- to study
studiować / uczyć się
to study
- Book
książka
Book
- Teacher
nauczyciel / nauczycielka
Teacher
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| I'm a student | jestem studentem/studentką I'm a student |
| to study | studiować / uczyć się to study |
| Book | książka Book |
| Teacher | nauczyciel / nauczycielka Teacher |
| Which page are we on? | Na której stronie jesteśmy? Show English translationWhich page are we on? |
| When is the assignment due? | Kiedy trzeba oddać zadanie? Show English translationWhen is the assignment due? |
| Could you check my answer? | Czy możesz sprawdzić moją odpowiedź? Show English translationCould you check my answer? |
| I haven't finished yet. | Jeszcze nie skończyłem / skończyłam. Show English translationI haven't finished yet. |
| Can we work together? | Czy możemy pracować razem? Show English translationCan we work together? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Proszę otworzyć książki.
Open your books, please.
You
Na której stronie jesteśmy?
Which page are we on?
Partner
Strona dwudziesta. Tam jest wyjaśnione nowe zadanie.
Page twenty. The new assignment is explained there.
You
Kiedy trzeba oddać zadanie?
When is the assignment due?
Study 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.
