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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on introducing yourself in Polish! In this lesson, you will learn how to share your name, age, and where you come from in Polish. Introducing yourself is an important part of any language learning journey, as it allows you to connect with others and start conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself in Polish and make a good first impression. So let's get started!

Basic Greetings Review

Before we dive into introducing ourselves, let's quickly review some basic Polish greetings. Greetings are essential for social interactions and can vary depending on the time of day and level of formality. Here are a few common greetings you should be familiar with:

• Dzień dobry - Good morning/Good day (used until around 6 p.m.)
• Dobry wieczór - Good evening (used after 6 p.m.)
• Cześć - Hi/Hello (informal)
• Do widzenia - Goodbye

Now that we've refreshed our memory with basic greetings, let's move on to learning how to introduce ourselves in Polish.

Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself in Polish, it's important to start with a greeting and then provide some basic information about yourself. Here's an example conversation:

A: Dzień dobry! Jak masz na imię? (Good day! What's your name?) B: Cześć! Mam na imię Anna. (Hi! My name is Anna.)

Let's break down the conversation to understand each part better.

Greeting

In the example above, person A starts the conversation with the greeting "Dzień dobry!" which means "Good day!" This is a polite and formal way to start a conversation in Polish. However, if you are in an informal setting or with friends, you can use the casual greeting "Cześć!" which means "Hi!" or "Hello!"

Asking for the Name

After the greeting, person A asks person B for their name by saying "Jak masz na imię?" which translates to "What's your name?" This is a common way to ask for someone's name in Polish. The phrase "na imię" literally means "for a name."

Introducing Your Name

Person B responds by saying "Mam na imię Anna" which means "My name is Anna." The phrase "Mam na imię" is used to introduce one's name in Polish. It literally translates to "I have for a name." Make sure to replace "Anna" with your own name when introducing yourself!

Now that you know the basic structure of introducing yourself in Polish, let's practice some more examples:

• Jak masz na imię? - What's your name?
• Mam na imię Jan. - My name is Jan.
• Jak się nazywasz? - What's your name? (more informal)
• Nazywam się Katarzyna. - I'm called Katarzyna.

Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day and level of formality. Now, let's move on to sharing your age in Polish.

Sharing Your Age

After introducing your name, it's common to share your age when getting to know someone. Here's an example conversation:

A: Ile masz lat? (How old are you?) B: Mam 25 lat. (I am 25 years old.)

In the example above, person A asks person B about their age by saying "Ile masz lat?" which means "How old are you?" The word "lat" represents the word "years" in Polish.

Person B responds by saying "Mam 25 lat" which means "I am 25 years old." The word "mam" means "I have" and "25" represents the age. Make sure to replace "25" with your own age when sharing it with others.

Let's practice a few more examples:

• Ile masz lat? - How old are you?
• Mam 30 lat. - I am 30 years old.
• Ile masz lat? (informal) - How old are you? (informal)
• Mam 18 lat. - I am 18 years old.

Now that you know how to introduce yourself and share your age, let's move on to the final part of introducing yourself: sharing where you come from.

Sharing Your Origin

When getting to know someone, it's common to ask and share where you come from. Here's an example conversation:

A: Skąd jesteś? (Where are you from?) B: Jestem z Polski. (I am from Poland.)

In the example above, person A asks person B about their origin by saying "Skąd jesteś?" which means "Where are you from?"

Person B responds by saying "Jestem z Polski" which means "I am from Poland." The word "z" means "from" and "Polski" represents the country name "Poland." Make sure to replace "Polski" with your own country name when sharing your origin.

Let's practice a few more examples:

• Skąd pochodzisz? - Where do you come from? (more informal)
• Pochodzę z Francji. - I come from France.
• Skąd jesteś? (informal) - Where are you from? (informal)
• Jesteśmy z Hiszpanii. - We are from Spain.

Recap and Practice

Let's quickly recap what we've learned in this lesson. To introduce yourself in Polish, follow these steps:

1. Start with a greeting: "Dzień dobry!" (formal) or "Cześć!" (informal). 2. Ask for the name: "Jak masz na imię?" (formal) or "Jak się nazywasz?" (informal). 3. Introduce your name: "Mam na imię [your name]." 4. Share your age: "Ile masz lat?" 5. Introduce your age: "Mam [your age] lat." 6. Ask for the origin: "Skąd jesteś?" (formal) or "Skąd pochodzisz?" (informal). 7. Share your origin: "Jestem z [your country]."

Now it's time to practice on your own! Imagine you are introducing yourself to a Polish-speaking person and try to have a conversation using the phrases and structures we've learned in this lesson.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've completed the lesson on introducing yourself in Polish. In this lesson, you learned how to greet someone, ask for their name, introduce yourself, share your age, and talk about your origin. Introducing yourself is an essential skill in any language, and by mastering it in Polish, you'll be able to connect with others and start conversations with confidence. Keep practicing and building on what you've learned, and soon you'll be able to have more complex conversations in Polish. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Polish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Polish Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Articles

• Noun Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Polish Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Polish Cuisine

Sources

• How to Introduce Yourself in Polish: All You Need to Know
• 10 Polish Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself
• Introduce Yourself In Polish: #1 Amazing Guide - Ling App

Other Lessons

• Transportation
• Hobbies
• Seasons
• Health
• Countries and Continents
• Trees
• Resources
• Medecine
• Weather and Climate
• Family

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