Polish · Real conversations
How to say “This isn't what I ordered.” in Polish
Explain that the item brought to you does not match your order.
To nie jest to, co zamówiłem / zamówiłam.
This isn't what I ordered.
Point to the item and name the correct order when possible.
Use it in three situations
A wrong dish
To nie jest to, co zamówiłem / zamówiłam.
This isn't what I ordered.
An incorrect drink
Przepraszam, to nie jest zupa, którą zamówiłem/zamówiłam.
Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
A takeaway order
Zamówiłem/Zamówiłam herbatę, ale to jest kawa.
I ordered tea, but this is coffee.
What to watch for
Keep the statement about the order; an accusation about the person's intentions is unnecessary.
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 restaurant problems. Say this in Polish: Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
Reveal a sample reply
Przepraszam, to nie jest zupa, którą zamówiłem/zamówiłam.
Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
Build a useful exchange
Explain a problem with an order and settle the bill.
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.
