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As a Polish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to welcome you to the "Complete 0 to A1 Polish Course." In this lesson, we will focus on learning common Polish greetings for various situations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently greet people in Polish, say goodbye or wish them a good day.

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Basic Greetings

Polish culture places a strong emphasis on greetings and introductions, and knowing how to say hello in Polish will help you make a good impression. I always encourage my students to use the proper greeting in each situation, as it shows respect to the person you are speaking to.

Let's start with the most basic Polish greeting:

• Cześć!

This is an informal greeting that you can use with your friends, family, and anyone else you feel comfortable with. It's similar to saying "Hi" in English. Let's break down the pronunciation:

Polish	Pronunciation	English
Cześć	[tʂɛɕʨ]	Hi

Some other informal greetings that you might hear in Poland include:

• Hej! - pronounced "hey," this is a casual way to say "Hi."
• Czołem! - this greeting is more formal than "Cześć" and is often used in military or scouting settings.

When meeting someone for the first time, it's important to use a more formal greeting. Here are some examples:

• Dzień dobry! - pronounced "Jen DOH-brih," this greeting means "Good day" and is used until early afternoon.
• Dobry wieczór! - pronounced "DOH-brih VYEH-choor," this greeting means "Good evening" and is used after dark.

Just like in English, you can also use phrases such as "hello" or "hi" instead of the more formal greetings. Here are a few examples:

• Witaj! - pronounced "VEE-tie," this is a formal way of saying "hello."
• Siema! - pronounced "SHYE-mah," this is a more casual way of saying "hello."

When saying goodbye to someone, you can use the following phrases:

• Do widzenia! - pronounced "doh veed-ZEHN-ya," this phrase means "Goodbye."
• Pa! - pronounced "pah," this is an informal way of saying "bye."

If you want to wish someone a good day, you can use the following phrases:

• Miłego dnia! - pronounced "mee-WEG-oh dnyah," this phrase means "Have a nice day."
• Powodzenia! - pronounced "poh-vo-JEN-yah," this phrase means "Good luck."

Remember, when greeting someone in Polish, it's important to make eye contact and smile. Polish people appreciate a friendly greeting and are likely to respond positively.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some basic Polish greetings that you can use in different situations. Remember that Polish people place a great deal of importance on greetings and introductions, so it's important to use the proper greeting for each situation. Practice these greetings with friends or family members, and try using them with native Polish speakers. In the next lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves in Polish.

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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

Other Lessons

• Professions and Work
• Zoo
• Food
• Dinner Table
• Geometry
• Health
• Advanced Travel Vocabulary
• Advanced Technology Vocabulary
• Family Members
• People in Polish

Sources

• Get Talking: The Top Polish Phrases for Beginners
• “Hello” in Polish: 7 Polish Greetings to Sound like a Native Speaker
• How to Say Hello in Polish: Guide to Polish Greetings

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