Polish · B1 (Intermediate)
Housing in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for housing are umowa najmu (rental contract), czynsz administracyjny (administrative rent (maintenance charges)) and kaucja (security deposit). The full Polish housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) 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 housing vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| umowa najmu | rental contract |
| czynsz administracyjny | administrative rent (maintenance charges) |
| kaucja | security deposit |
| wymeldowanie | deregistration (moving out) |
| wypowiedzenie umowy | termination notice |
| protokół zdawczo-odbiorczy | handover report |
| spółdzielnia mieszkaniowa | housing cooperative |
| świadectwo energetyczne | energy certificate |
| dodatek mieszkaniowy | housing benefit |
| podnajem | subletting |
Example sentences
Podpisałem umowę najmu na dwa lata.
I signed a rental contract for two years.
Kaucja odpowiada dwumiesięcznemu czynszowi.
The deposit equals two months rent.
Wysłałem właścicielowi wypowiedzenie umowy.
I sent the landlord the termination notice.
Protokół sporządzamy przy przekazaniu kluczy.
The handover report is drawn up when handing over keys.
Ubiegam się o dodatek mieszkaniowy w gminie.
I am applying for housing benefit at the municipality.
Chcę podnajmować mieszkanie.
I want to sublet the apartment.
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