Polish · A2 (Elementary)
Work in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for work are umowa o pracę (employment contract), wynagrodzenie (salary) and urlop (annual leave). The full Polish work phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for work, 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 work vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| umowa o pracę | employment contract |
| wynagrodzenie | salary |
| urlop | annual leave |
| nadgodziny | overtime |
| rezygnacja | resignation |
| zatrudnić | to hire |
| umowa na czas nieokreślony | permanent contract |
| umowa na czas określony | fixed-term contract |
| rozmowa kwalifikacyjna | job interview |
| praca zdalna | remote work |
Example sentences
Podpisałem nową umowę o pracę.
I signed a new employment contract.
Moje wynagrodzenie wynosi pięć tysięcy złotych.
My salary is five thousand zloty.
Mam dwadzieścia sześć dni urlopu.
I have twenty-six days annual leave.
Dostałem umowę na czas nieokreślony.
I got a permanent contract.
Chcę złożyć rezygnację.
I want to resign.
Pracuję zdalnie dwa dni w tygodniu.
I work remotely two days a week.
How to actually learn these
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