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"Good afternoon" in Polish: dzień dobry
dzień dobry
Good afternoon in Polish is dzień dobry. Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
A first use of good afternoon
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How to pronounce dzień dobry
Say it
ihienih dobrih
/dʑɛɲ dɔbrɨ/
In dzień dobry, ń/ni is a palatal n; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in dzień dobry normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Good afternoon" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dzień dobry | Good afternoon The main expression for good afternoon. | The main expression for good afternoon. |
| dobry wieczór | Good afternoon Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use dzień dobry in real life
- 1A first use of good afternoon
Dzień dobry, czy sklep jest otwarty?
Good afternoon, is the shop open?
This is a natural setting for dzień dobry.
- 2A second conversational context
Dzień dobry, poproszę bilet.
Good afternoon, a ticket please.
Notice how dzień dobry fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Dzień dobry, miło pana widzieć.
Good afternoon, nice to see you.
Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
Mistakes English speakers make with dzień dobry
Incorrect: dobre popołudnie
Correct: dzień dobry
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is dzień dobry. Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
Incorrect: dzien dobry
Correct: dzień dobry
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in dzień dobry; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
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Practice good afternoon
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Dzień dobry, czy sklep jest otwarty?
Good afternoon, is the shop open?
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dzień dobry, poproszę bilet.
Good afternoon, a ticket please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good afternoon" in Polish
When should I say dzień dobry?
Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
Is dobry wieczór another way to say good afternoon?
Dobry wieczór is a useful related expression. The main form here is dzień dobry; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with dzień dobry?
Avoid dobre popołudnie. The correct expression is dzień dobry; Dzień dobry is the normal polite greeting in the afternoon; Polish does not require a separate literal afternoon formula.
Can you show dzień dobry in a sentence?
Dzień dobry, miło pana widzieć. — Good afternoon, nice to see you.
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