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"Good evening" in Polish: dobry wieczór
dobry wieczór
Good evening in Polish is dobry wieczór. Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
A first use of good evening
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How to pronounce dobry wieczór
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dobrih viekhoor
/dɔbrɨ vjɛtʂur/
In dobry wieczór, ó has the same vowel as u; cz is a hard ch-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in dobry wieczór normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Good evening" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobry wieczór | Good evening The main expression for good evening. | The main expression for good evening. |
| dzień dobry | Good evening Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use dobry wieczór in real life
- 1A first use of good evening
Dobry wieczór, mam rezerwację.
Good evening, I have a reservation.
This is a natural setting for dobry wieczór.
- 2A second conversational context
Dobry wieczór wszystkim.
Good evening, everyone.
Notice how dobry wieczór fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Dobry wieczór, czy mogę wejść?
Good evening, may I come in?
Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobry wieczór
Incorrect: dobra wieczór
Correct: dobry wieczór
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is dobry wieczór. Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
Incorrect: dobry wieczor
Correct: dobry wieczór
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in dobry wieczór; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
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Practice good evening
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Dobry wieczór, mam rezerwację.
Good evening, I have a reservation.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dobry wieczór wszystkim.
Good evening, everyone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good evening" in Polish
When should I say dobry wieczór?
Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
Is dzień dobry another way to say good evening?
Dzień dobry is a useful related expression. The main form here is dobry wieczór; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with dobry wieczór?
Avoid dobra wieczór. The correct expression is dobry wieczór; Dobry wieczór is an evening greeting; dobranoc is a bedtime wish or late-night farewell.
Can you show dobry wieczór in a sentence?
Dobry wieczór, czy mogę wejść? — Good evening, may I come in?
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