Introduction

Some fundamental Polish phrases are more valuable than others.

Why not concentrate on mastering these words first? We chose to write this post for you specifically for that reason.

The essential Polish phrases covered in this post will help you communicate better if you’re just beginning to learn Polish or are already fluent.

If you’re soon traveling to a Polish-speaking place, these will be especially useful to you.

Basic Polish Words and Sentences That You Must Know

The following are the basic Polish words and sentences that you must know:

1. My name is … 

Nazywam się ______. (Nah-zivam sheng ____)

Use this phrase to tell someone your name.

2.What’s your name?

Jak masz na imię? (yahk mah-sh nah eem-ye)

Use this phrase to ask someone his/her name.

3.How much does this cost?

Ile to kosztuje?

Use this phrase to know the cost of something.

4. How are you?

Jak się masz? (Yahk sheng mah-sh)

Use this phrase to ask someone how he or she is?

5. I lost my wallet. 

Zgubiłem portfel. (zgu-BEE-wehm pohr-tvehll)

Use this phrase to tell someone bout losing your wallet.

6.I need your help. 

Potrzebuję pomocy. (poh-tscheh-BOO-yeh poh-moh-tsi)

Use this phrase to ask for help.

7.Fine, thank you.

Dziękuję, dobrze. (Jenkoo-yeng dob-zhe)

Use this phrase to tell that you are fine.

8.I can’t speak Polish

Nie mówię [dobrze] po polsku. (nye moo-vye [dob-zhe] po pol-skoo)

Use this phrase to tell someone that you can’t speak Polish.

9.Do you speak English?

Czy mówisz po angielsku? (chi moo-vish po ang-gyel-skoo?)

Use this phrase to ask if that particular person speaks English.

10. Is there someone here who speaks English?

Czy ktoś tu mówi po angielsku? (tch-y ktosh too moo-vee po ang-yel-skoo)

Use this phrase to ask if someone speak English in that area.

11. I’m lost

Zabłądziłem. (zah-bwon-TZEE-wehm)

Use this phrase to tell someone you are lost.

12. I don’t understand

Nie rozumiem (Nyeh roh-zoom-yem)

Use this phrase to tell someone if you don’t understand something.

13. Where is the bathroom?

Gdzie jest toaleta? (g-jeh yest twa-leta)

Use this phrase to ask for the toilet.

Basic Polish words that you should know:

Please – Proszę’ (PRO-she)

Thank you – Dziękuję. (Jenkoo-yeah)

You’re welcome (formal)- Proszę (PRO-she)

You’re welcome (informal)- Nie ma za co (nye ma za tso)

Yes – Tak (tahk)

No – Nie (nye)

I don’t know – Nie wiem ( nye wyem)

Przepraszam. (pshe-pra-sham)

I’m sorry – Przepraszam. (pshe-pra-sham)

Goodbye (formal) – Do widzenia (do vee-dze-nya)

Goodbye (informal) – Pa (pah)

Yeah / I see / I agree (commonly used in oral speech, informal)-No (n-oh)

Excuse me (for gettiHelp! – Pomocy! (po-mo-tsy) or Ratunku! (ra-toon-koo)

Good night – Dobranoc. (doh-brah-nots)

Conclusion

We hope these foundational words and phrases will improve your ability to speak Polish confidently.

The first few times won’t be simple, so practice is the only and best option.

And always remember to prioritize the most important terms first rather than attempting to memorize all the phrases we shared with you today.