Polish · Real conversations
How to say “What do you like about ...?” in Polish
Invite someone to explain what appeals to them about something.
Co ci się podoba w …?
What do you like about …?
Ask about a specific part of their preference rather than demanding a justification.
Use it in three situations
Discussing a place
Co ci się podoba w tym miejscu?
What do you like about this place?
Talking about a hobby
Co ci się podoba w twojej pracy?
What do you like about your work?
Learning about a favorite meal
Co ci się podoba w nauce języków?
What do you like about learning languages?
What to watch for
This is an interested follow-up, so use a curious rather than challenging tone.
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: What do you like about your work?
Reveal a sample reply
Co ci się podoba w twojej pracy?
What do you like about your work?
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.
