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"Very" in Polish: bardzo
bardzo
Very in Polish is bardzo. Bardzo intensifies an adjective or verb; dużo measures amount and is not interchangeable in every phrase.
A first use of very
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How to pronounce bardzo
Say it
bardzo
/bardzɔ/
In bardzo, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in bardzo normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Very" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bardzo | Very The main expression for very. | The main expression for very. |
| naprawdę | really A related intensifier; it is not interchangeable with bardzo in every phrase. | A related intensifier; it is not interchangeable with bardzo in every phrase. |
How to use bardzo in real life
- 1A first use of very
Bardzo lubię tę książkę.
I like this book very much.
This is a natural setting for bardzo.
- 2A second conversational context
To jest bardzo ważne.
This is very important.
Notice how bardzo fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Bardzo dziękuję za pomoc.
Thank you very much for the help.
Bardzo intensifies an adjective or verb; dużo measures amount and is not interchangeable in every phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with bardzo
Incorrect: Mam bardzo książek.
Correct: Mam bardzo dużo książek.
Bardzo intensifies dużo here; it cannot by itself measure the number of books.
Incorrect: To jest bardzo ważny.
Correct: To jest bardzo ważne.
Neuter to requires ważne; bardzo stays unchanged as the intensifier.
Good to know
Bardzo intensifies an adjective or verb; dużo measures amount and is not interchangeable in every phrase.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice very
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Bardzo lubię tę książkę.
I like this book very much.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
To jest bardzo ważne.
This is very important.
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 "Very" in Polish
When should I say bardzo?
Bardzo intensifies an adjective or verb; dużo measures amount and is not interchangeable in every phrase.
Is naprawdę another way to say very?
Naprawdę is a useful related expression. The main form here is bardzo; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with bardzo?
Avoid Mam bardzo książek. In this context, use Mam bardzo dużo książek. Bardzo intensifies dużo here; it cannot by itself measure the number of books.
Can you show bardzo in a sentence?
Bardzo dziękuję za pomoc. — Thank you very much for the help.
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