Polish · A2 (Elementary)
Greetings in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for greetings are Dobry wieczór (Good evening), Do zobaczenia (See you) and Przepraszam pana/panią (Excuse me (formal m/f)). The full Polish greetings phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for greetings, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key greetings vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| Dobry wieczór | Good evening |
| Do zobaczenia | See you |
| Przepraszam pana/panią | Excuse me (formal m/f) |
| Pozwolę sobie przedstawić | Allow me to introduce |
| Miło mi pana/panią poznać | Nice to meet you (formal m/f) |
| Serdecznie witam | Heartily welcome |
| Jak się pan/pani miewa? | How are you? (formal m/f) |
| Życzę miłego dnia | Have a nice day |
| Moja wizytówka | My business card |
| To dla mnie zaszczyt | It's an honour for me |
Example sentences
Jak się pani miewa? Dziękuję, dobrze.
How are you? Thank you, well.
Pozwolę sobie przedstawić moją koleżankę Annę.
Allow me to introduce my colleague Anna.
Miło mi pana poznać, panie Nowak.
Nice to meet you, Mr Nowak.
Oto moja wizytówka.
Here is my business card.
Do widzenia, życzę miłego dnia!
Goodbye, have a nice day!
To dla mnie zaszczyt pana poznać.
It's an honour to meet you.
How to actually learn these
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