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"Good morning" in Polish: dzień dobry
dzień dobry
Good morning in Polish is dzień dobry. Dzień dobry is a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
A first use of good morning
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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 morning" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dzień dobry | Good morning The main expression for good morning. | The main expression for good morning. |
| cześć | Good morning 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 morning
Dzień dobry, pani Anno.
Good morning, Ms Anna.
This is a natural setting for dzień dobry.
- 2A second conversational context
Dzień dobry, mam pytanie.
Good morning, I have a question.
Notice how dzień dobry fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Dzień dobry wszystkim.
Good morning, everyone.
Dzień dobry is a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
Mistakes English speakers make with dzień dobry
Incorrect: dobry rano
Correct: dzień dobry
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is dzień dobry. Dzień dobry is a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
Incorrect: dzień dobrze
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 a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
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Practice good morning
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Dzień dobry, pani Anno.
Good morning, Ms Anna.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dzień dobry, mam pytanie.
Good morning, I have a question.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good morning" in Polish
When should I say dzień dobry?
Dzień dobry is a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
Is cześć another way to say good morning?
Cześć 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 dobry rano. The correct expression is dzień dobry; Dzień dobry is a polite daytime greeting, covering both good morning and good afternoon.
Can you show dzień dobry in a sentence?
Dzień dobry wszystkim. — Good morning, everyone.
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