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"You're welcome" in Polish: nie ma za co
nie ma za co
You're welcome in Polish is nie ma za co. Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
A first use of you're welcome
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How to pronounce nie ma za co
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nie ma za tso
/ɲɛ ma za tsɔ/
In nie ma za co, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in nie ma za co normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"You're welcome" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nie ma za co | You're welcome The main expression for you're welcome. | The main expression for you're welcome. |
| proszę bardzo | You're welcome Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use nie ma za co in real life
- 1A first use of you're welcome
Nie ma za co, cieszę się, że pomogłem.
You're welcome, I am glad I helped.
This is a natural setting for nie ma za co.
- 2A second conversational context
Nie ma za co, to drobiazg.
You're welcome, it is a small thing.
Notice how nie ma za co fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Naprawdę nie ma za co.
You are very welcome.
Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
Mistakes English speakers make with nie ma za co
Incorrect: jesteś witany
Correct: nie ma za co
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is nie ma za co. Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
Incorrect: nie ma dla co
Correct: nie ma za co
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in nie ma za co; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
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Practice you're welcome
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Nie ma za co, cieszę się, że pomogłem.
You're welcome, I am glad I helped.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Nie ma za co, to drobiazg.
You're welcome, it is a small thing.
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 "You're welcome" in Polish
When should I say nie ma za co?
Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
Is proszę bardzo another way to say you're welcome?
Proszę bardzo is a useful related expression. The main form here is nie ma za co; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with nie ma za co?
Avoid jesteś witany. The correct expression is nie ma za co; Nie ma za co is a natural reply to thanks, meaning there is nothing to thank me for; witamy is a greeting, not this reply.
Can you show nie ma za co in a sentence?
Naprawdę nie ma za co. — You are very welcome.
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