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"No" in Polish: nie
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No in Polish is nie. Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
A first use of no
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How to pronounce nie
Say it
nie
/ɲɛ/
In nie, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in nie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"No" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nie | No The main expression for no. | The main expression for no. |
| nie, dziękuję | No Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use nie in real life
- 1A first use of no
Nie, nie mam czasu.
No, I have no time.
This is a natural setting for nie.
- 2A second conversational context
Nie, dziękuję.
No, thank you.
Notice how nie fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Nie, to nie mój telefon.
No, that is not my phone.
Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
Mistakes English speakers make with nie
Incorrect: nie mam czas
Correct: nie
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is nie. Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
Incorrect: nie to są mój telefon
Correct: nie
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in nie; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice no
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Nie, nie mam czasu.
No, I have no time.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Nie, dziękuję.
No, thank you.
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 "No" in Polish
When should I say nie?
Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
Is nie, dziękuję another way to say no?
Nie, dziękuję is a useful related expression. The main form here is nie; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with nie?
Avoid nie mam czas. The correct expression is nie; Nie is no as a reply or not before a verb; with negation, direct objects often change to genitive.
Can you show nie in a sentence?
Nie, to nie mój telefon. — No, that is not my phone.
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