Polish · Real conversations
How to say “I'm not very keen on ...” in Polish
Express a mild dislike without making a strong rejection.
Nie przepadam za …
I'm not very keen on …
Name the activity or item after the expression.
Use it in three situations
Discussing food
Nie przepadam za pikantnym jedzeniem.
I'm not very keen on spicy food.
Choosing an activity
Nie przepadam za tłumami.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Sharing an opinion
Nie przepadam za wczesnym wstawaniem.
I'm not very keen on getting up early.
What to watch for
The tone is usually softer than saying that you hate something.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine expressing preferences. Say this in Polish: I'm not very keen on crowds.
Reveal a sample reply
Nie przepadam za tłumami.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Build a useful exchange
Explain what you would enjoy and make a joint choice.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Polish
Polish distinguishes familiar ty from polite pan and pani. Choose pan when addressing a man and pani when addressing a woman formally; the paired forms shown in examples are alternatives, so say one. A formal question usually uses a third-person verb, such as Czy może pan …? First-person past and conditional forms can change with the speaker’s gender.
Keep letters such as ą, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, and ż. Noun and adjective endings can change with their role in the sentence. Learn the complete expression before replacing a name, object, or time.
