Polish · Real conversations
Work updates: useful Polish phrases
Explain progress and agree on a priority.
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.
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Polish |
|---|---|
| to work | pracować to work |
| to finish | kończyć to finish |
| to start | zaczynać to start |
| Busy | zajęty Busy |
| I'm working on ... | Pracuję nad … Show English translationI'm working on … |
| I've finished ... | Skończyłem / skończyłam … Show English translationI've finished … |
| I need more time. | Potrzebuję więcej czasu. Show English translationI need more time. |
| What's the deadline? | Jaki jest termin? Show English translationWhat's the deadline? |
| What should I prioritize? | Czym mam się zająć najpierw? Show English translationWhat should I prioritize? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Nad czym dziś pracujesz?
What are you working on today?
You
Pracuję nad raportem.
I'm working on the report.
Partner
Na jakim etapie jest raport?
How far have you got with the report?
You
Skończyłem/Skończyłam pierwszy szkic.
I've finished the first draft.
Work updates 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.
