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"Polite" in Polish: uprzejmy
uprzejmy
Polite in Polish is uprzejmy. Use uprzejmy for a masculine singular noun, uprzejma for feminine and uprzejme for neuter. Uprzejmy describes courteous behavior; uprzejmie is an adverb used in formal requests.
Masculine subject
Kelner jest uprzejmy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce uprzejmy
Say it
oopzheihmih
/upʂɛjmɨ/
In uprzejmy, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in uprzejmy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Polite" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| uprzejmy | polite Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| uprzejma | polite Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| uprzejme | polite Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use uprzejmy in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Kelner jest uprzejmy.
The waiter is polite.
Uprzejmy agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Recepcjonistka jest uprzejma.
The receptionist is polite.
Use uprzejma with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To jest uprzejme pytanie.
That is a polite question.
The ending in uprzejme agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with uprzejmy
Incorrect: Recepcjonistka jest uprzejmy.
Correct: Recepcjonistka jest uprzejma.
The feminine subject needs uprzejma, rather than masculine uprzejmy.
Incorrect: To jest uprzejmy pytanie.
Correct: To jest uprzejme pytanie.
The neuter subject needs uprzejme, rather than masculine uprzejmy.
Good to know
Uprzejmy describes courteous behavior; uprzejmie is an adverb used in formal requests.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe polite in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Kelner jest uprzejmy.
The waiter is polite.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Recepcjonistka jest uprzejma.
The receptionist is polite.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Polite" in Polish
When do I use uprzejmy?
Uprzejmy describes courteous behavior; uprzejmie is an adverb used in formal requests.
What is the feminine form of uprzejmy?
Use uprzejma. For example: Recepcjonistka jest uprzejma. — The receptionist is polite.
What is the neuter form of uprzejmy?
Use uprzejme. For example: To jest uprzejme pytanie. — That is a polite question.
Can I use uprzejmy unchanged with every noun?
No. uprzejmy, uprzejma and uprzejme show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of uprzejmy may require further changes.
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