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Quiz about Indispensable Basic Polish Phrases

Indispensable Basic Polish Phrases Quiz

Here are several basic phrases you might need when you travel to Poland, an interesting country in the very heart of Europe.

A multiple-choice quiz by Beatka. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Beatka

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,286

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A new day has started. You wake up and say to the first person you see: Hint

Dobry wieczor

Dzien dobry

Dobranoc

Do zobaczenia

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Question 2 of 10

2. You are being introduced to somebody. You usually say in such a situation: I am very pleased to meet you. How would it be in Polish? Hint

Bardzo mi milo

Jestem mila

Jest pani mila

Jestescie mili

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Question 3 of 10

3. The next step might be to say your name. How would 'My name is' be in Polish? Hint

Mienja zawut

Nazywam sie

Ktora godzina

Dajcie mi spokoj

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Question 4 of 10

4. You are having a good time with a new acquaintance of yours but at a certain point you just want to say 'good-bye'. What can you say? Hint

Do uslyszenia

Da swidania

Do widzenia

Dobranoc

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Question 5 of 10

5. You are visiting one of the Polish cities but not sure where a certain object/street is. How would you ask about it? Hint

Dokad isc...?

Gdzie jest...?

Jak sie nazywasz...?

Dobrze sie czujesz...?

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Question 6 of 10

6. It is a lunch time, you are thirsty so you decide to go to a cafeteria and ask for a cup of coffee. How would you say it? Hint

Kawa, prosze

Sok, prosze

Herbata, prosze

Piwo, prosze

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Question 7 of 10

7. You have just got your coffee, so it would be a good idea to thank for it. How would you say it in Polish? Hint

Na zdrowie

Spasiba

Dziekuje

Prosze

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you are lucky and the salesman/waiter is nice, you might hear him saying 'you are welcome/anytime'. In Polish it would be: Hint

Przepraszam

Proszek

Zapraszam

Prosze

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Question 9 of 10

9. You have just pushed or kicked somebody. It happens, especially in such a big, crowded city as Warsaw. Don't panic, just excuse yourself by saying: Hint

Przepraszam

Prosze

Zapraszam

Izvinitje

10. You have just learned a few useful expressions but you don't feel up to having a conversation in Polish yet. So when somebody approaches you and says something in Polish, all you need to do is say that you can't speak it. How would you express it? Hint

Nie jestem Polakiem

Nie mieszkam w Polsce

Czy mowisz po angielsku

Nie mowie po polsku

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A new day has started. You wake up and say to the first person you see:

Answer: Dzien dobry

'Dzien dobry' is a way of saying 'good morning', even if it literally means 'good day.' You can also say, more informally, 'witam' or 'czesc' (both these phrases can be used at any time of a day). 'Dobranoc' means 'good night' and 'Dobry wieczor' is the Polish for 'Good evening'.

2. You are being introduced to somebody. You usually say in such a situation: I am very pleased to meet you. How would it be in Polish?

Answer: Bardzo mi milo

'Bardzo mi milo' is a shortened way of saying: 'Bardzo mi milo pana/pania poznac' (I am very pleased to meet you). It might be a bit complicated for a foreigner so it is better if just go for the shorter form.

3. The next step might be to say your name. How would 'My name is' be in Polish?

Answer: Nazywam sie

After 'Nazywam sie' you can say your full name or your first name. The Polish for 'My name is' is also 'Mam na imie' but it can be followed only by your first name. 'Mienja zawut' is Russian. 'Ktora godzina?' is also an useful expression and means 'What time is it?. Don't say 'Dajcie mi spokoj' unless you are being harassed by somebody (and it rarely happens in Poland as Poles are rather polite), it is rather rude and actually means 'Leave me alone!' :)

4. You are having a good time with a new acquaintance of yours but at a certain point you just want to say 'good-bye'. What can you say?

Answer: Do widzenia

You can also say, more informally, 'do zobaczenia' , 'czesc'. But beware of saying 'da swidania', it is Russian!! :). 'Do uslyszenia' is a way of saying 'see you' but it is used exclusively when you talk to somebody on the phone.

5. You are visiting one of the Polish cities but not sure where a certain object/street is. How would you ask about it?

Answer: Gdzie jest...?

It is a very useful expression indeed and you will easily find a person ready to provide you with such an information. You can also ask 'Gdzie sie znajduje?' but it is more formal and complicated. 'Dokad isc?' means 'Where to go?' and 'Jak sie nazywasz?' is the Polish for 'What is your name?'. 'Dobrze sie czujesz?' means 'are you feeling well?' and you are supposed to ask this question only when you suspect that somebody is unwell (but well enough to be able to speak!! ;)).

6. It is a lunch time, you are thirsty so you decide to go to a cafeteria and ask for a cup of coffee. How would you say it?

Answer: Kawa, prosze

'Kawa, prosze' means 'Coffee, please'. 'Prosze' is the Polish for 'please'. 'Herbata', 'sok' and 'piwo' are also popular drinks you might find anywhere in Poland; they mean, respectively: tea, juice and beer.

7. You have just got your coffee, so it would be a good idea to thank for it. How would you say it in Polish?

Answer: Dziekuje

You are also welcome to say: 'dziekuje bardzo' (thank you very much). 'Spasiba' is Russian, so again beware of saying it when you are in Poland ;). 'Prosze' is 'please'. 'Na zdrowie' means 'cheers' (used as a toast) or 'bless you' (used to wish good health to a person who has just sneezed).

8. If you are lucky and the salesman/waiter is nice, you might hear him saying 'you are welcome/anytime'. In Polish it would be:

Answer: Prosze

You might be surprised, but 'prosze' means both 'you are welcome' and 'please' (in the former case you can also use a more familiar expression 'nie ma za co'). If you are even more lucky, you might hear the waiter saying 'Zapraszam nastepnym razem', which means 'Please come here next time'. Don't worry about 'przepraszam' for now, I will explain it later. 'Proszek' sounds similar but it might be misleading. I bet you wouldn't guess that it actually means 'powder'!!

9. You have just pushed or kicked somebody. It happens, especially in such a big, crowded city as Warsaw. Don't panic, just excuse yourself by saying:

Answer: Przepraszam

It won't hurt if you say, even more politely, 'Przepraszam bardzo' (I am so sorry). You are not supposed to say 'izvinitje' on the streets of Warsaw, but it might come in handy if you are planning a trip to Moscow!

Answer: Nie mowie po polsku

'I don't speak Polish' is 'Nie mowie po polsku'. The other expressions might also be useful and mean 'I am not Polish' (Nie jestem Polakiem), 'I don't live in Poland' (Nie mieszkam w Polsce) and 'Do you speak English?' (Czy mowisz po angielsku?). So, if you decide to go to Poland, have a good trip! (szczesliwej podrozy!).

Source: Author Beatka

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