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"Goodbye" in Polish: do widzenia
do widzenia
Goodbye in Polish is do widzenia. Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
A first use of goodbye
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How to pronounce do widzenia
Say it
do vidzenia
/dɔ vidzɛɲa/
In do widzenia, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in do widzenia normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Goodbye" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| do widzenia | Goodbye The main expression for goodbye. | The main expression for goodbye. |
| do zobaczenia | see you A farewell that suggests meeting again. | A farewell that suggests meeting again. |
How to use do widzenia in real life
- 1A first use of goodbye
Do widzenia, miłego dnia.
Goodbye, have a nice day.
This is a natural setting for do widzenia.
- 2A second conversational context
Dziękuję, do widzenia.
Thank you, goodbye.
Notice how do widzenia fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Do widzenia, pani Anno.
Goodbye, Ms Anna.
Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
Mistakes English speakers make with do widzenia
Incorrect: do widzieć
Correct: do widzenia
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is do widzenia. Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
Incorrect: Do widzeniem.
Correct: Do widzenia.
The preposition do takes genitive widzenia in this farewell, not instrumental widzeniem.
Good to know
Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice goodbye
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Do widzenia, miłego dnia.
Goodbye, have a nice day.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dziękuję, do widzenia.
Thank you, goodbye.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Goodbye" in Polish
When should I say do widzenia?
Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
Is do zobaczenia another way to say goodbye?
Do zobaczenia is a useful related expression. The main form here is do widzenia; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with do widzenia?
Avoid do widzieć In this context, use do widzenia For this meaning, the complete Polish form is do widzenia. Do widzenia is a polite farewell; dzień dobry greets someone and is not interchangeable at departure.
Can you show do widzenia in a sentence?
Do widzenia, pani Anno. — Goodbye, Ms Anna.
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