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Polish Vocabulary → Intermediate Polish Vocabulary → Professions and Work

As a Polish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I always try to make my lessons engaging and informative. In this lesson, we will learn the names of professions and related vocabulary in Polish. This will help you to communicate effectively in the workplace or while job hunting in Poland. Let's get started!

Professions in Polish

Here are some of the most common professions in Polish:

Polish	Pronunciation	English Translation
lekarz	[ˈlɛkarz]	doctor
nauczyciel	[nauˈt͡ʂɨtɛl]	teacher
sprzedawca	[ˈsprzɛdavt͡sa]	salesperson
kierowca	[kʲɛˈrɔft͡sa]	driver
kelner	[ˈkɛlnɛr]	waiter
programista	[prɔɡraˈmista]	programmer

Learn these words along with their correct pronunciation and you'll have a head start in Polish vocabulary for the workplace.

Related Vocabulary

Here are some related vocabulary that will come in handy while discussing jobs and work in Polish:

• praca - work
• zawód -profession
• etat - full-time job
• umowa - contract
• wynagrodzenie - salary

Make sure to practice using these words in context to improve your command of the language.

Describing Your Job

To describe what you do for a living, you can use the following phrases:

• Jestem… - I am a…
• Pracuję jako… - I work as a…

Here are some examples:

• Jestem lekarzem - I am a doctor.
• Pracuję jako sprzedawca - I work as a salesperson.

Make sure to practice these phrases out loud to get comfortable with them.

Tips for Learning Polish Vocabulary

Learning vocabulary in a new language can be daunting, but there are some things you can do to make the process easier:

• Use flashcards - writing down words on flashcards and testing yourself is a great way to memorize vocabulary.
• Watch TV shows and movies in Polish - this can help you get familiar with the rhythm and intonation of the language.
• Practice regularly - consistent practice is key to language learning success.

Remember, there are no shortcuts to learning a new language. Practice and persistence are the key to success.

Conclusion

Congratulations on making it through this lesson on professions and work in Polish. By learning these words and phrases, you have taken an important step towards becoming fluent in the language. Don't forget to practice regularly and stay motivated!

Sources

• Professions | Course of Polish
• People & professions in Polish | Mówić po polsku
• Talking About Jobs And Work In Polish

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

Related Lessons

• Basic Phrases in Polish
• Advanced Travel Vocabulary
• Asking Directions
• Beach
• Problems in Polish
• Breakfast
• Education
• Directions
• Birds
• Resources