Polish · Greetings & Essentials
"How do you say…?" in Polish: jak powiedzieć … po polsku?
jak powiedzieć … po polsku?
How do you say…? in Polish is jak powiedzieć. Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
A first use of how do you say…?
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How to pronounce jak powiedzieć … po polsku?
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ihak povieihietsh po polskoo?
/jak pɔvjɛdʑɛtɕ pɔ pɔlsku/
In jak powiedzieć … po polsku, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in jak powiedzieć … po polsku normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"How do you say…?" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jak powiedzieć | How do you say…? The main expression for how do you say…?. | The main expression for how do you say…?. |
| jak się mówi | How do you say…? Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jak powiedzieć … po polsku? in real life
- 1A first use of how do you say…?
Jak powiedzieć thank you po polsku?
How do you say thank you in Polish?
This is a natural setting for jak powiedzieć.
- 2A second conversational context
Jak powiedzieć to grzeczniej?
How do you say that more politely?
Notice how jak powiedzieć fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Jak powiedzieć moje nazwisko?
How do you pronounce my surname?
Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
Mistakes English speakers make with jak powiedzieć … po polsku?
Incorrect: jak powiedzieć w polsku
Correct: jak powiedzieć
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is jak powiedzieć. Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
Incorrect: jak powiedzieć w polsku
Correct: jak powiedzieć
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in jak powiedzieć; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
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Practice how do you say…?
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jak powiedzieć thank you po polsku?
How do you say thank you in Polish?
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jak powiedzieć to grzeczniej?
How do you say that more politely?
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FAQ
Common questions about "How do you say…?" in Polish
When should I say jak powiedzieć?
Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
Is jak się mówi another way to say how do you say…??
Jak się mówi is a useful related expression. The main form here is jak powiedzieć; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jak powiedzieć?
Avoid jak powiedzieć w polsku. The correct expression is jak powiedzieć; Jak powiedzieć asks how to express something; supply the item and po polsku for in Polish.
Can you show jak powiedzieć in a sentence?
Jak powiedzieć moje nazwisko? — How do you pronounce my surname?
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