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Slang is a non-standard language that is often used in casual conversations. It is not usually taught in formal language classes but it is essential to know if you want to communicate effectively with native speakers. In this lesson, we will explore some common Polish slang words and phrases. | Slang is a non-standard language that is often used in casual conversations. It is not usually taught in formal language classes but it is essential to know if you want to communicate effectively with native speakers. In this lesson, we will explore some common Polish slang words and phrases. | ||
<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson:</span> [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]], [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Astronomy|Astronomy]], [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Zoo|Zoo]] & [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]]. | |||
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==The Most Common Slang Words in Polish== | ==The Most Common Slang Words in Polish== | ||
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Example: Cześć, jak się masz? (Hi, how are you?) | Example: Cześć, jak się masz? (Hi, how are you?) | ||
===Spoko (pronounced: spoko)=== | ===Spoko (pronounced: spoko)=== | ||
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Example: Spoko, idziemy na piwo. (Cool, let's go for a beer.) | Example: Spoko, idziemy na piwo. (Cool, let's go for a beer.) | ||
===Masakra (pronounced: masakra)=== | ===Masakra (pronounced: masakra)=== | ||
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Example: Ten film był masakryczny. (That movie was terrible.) | Example: Ten film był masakryczny. (That movie was terrible.) | ||
===Fajnie (pronounced: fai-nye)=== | ===Fajnie (pronounced: fai-nye)=== | ||
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Example: Fajnie, że możemy się spotkać. (It's nice that we can meet.) | Example: Fajnie, że możemy się spotkać. (It's nice that we can meet.) | ||
===Zajebiście (pronounced: zai-ye-bish-chye)=== | ===Zajebiście (pronounced: zai-ye-bish-chye)=== | ||
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Example: Zajebiście, wygrałem loterię! (Awesome, I won the lottery!) | Example: Zajebiście, wygrałem loterię! (Awesome, I won the lottery!) | ||
===Piona (pronounced: pyo-na)=== | ===Piona (pronounced: pyo-na)=== | ||
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Example: Daj mi pionę! (Give me a hi-five!) | Example: Daj mi pionę! (Give me a hi-five!) | ||
===Spierdalaj (pronounced: spi-er-da-lai)=== | ===Spierdalaj (pronounced: spi-er-da-lai)=== | ||
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Example: Spierdalaj, nie chcę z tobą rozmawiać. (Fuck off, I don't want to talk to you.) | Example: Spierdalaj, nie chcę z tobą rozmawiać. (Fuck off, I don't want to talk to you.) | ||
===Graba (pronounced: gra-ba)=== | ===Graba (pronounced: gra-ba)=== | ||
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Example: Jak ci idzie w nowej grabie? (How's your new job going?) | Example: Jak ci idzie w nowej grabie? (How's your new job going?) | ||
===Kumpel (pronounced: kum-pel)=== | ===Kumpel (pronounced: kum-pel)=== | ||
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Example: Chodźmy do pubu, kumpel. (Let's go to the pub, buddy.) | Example: Chodźmy do pubu, kumpel. (Let's go to the pub, buddy.) | ||
===Misiaczek (pronounced: mi-sha-check)=== | ===Misiaczek (pronounced: mi-sha-check)=== | ||
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Example: Kocham cię, misiaczku. (I love you, sweetheart.) | Example: Kocham cię, misiaczku. (I love you, sweetheart.) | ||
==More Useful Slang Words in Polish== | ==More Useful Slang Words in Polish== | ||
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| Mieć włos na piersiach | | Mieć włos na piersiach | ||
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Slang is an important part of any language and can help you better understand the culture and people of a particular country. By learning some common Polish slang words and phrases, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and better immerse yourself in the language. | Slang is an important part of any language and can help you better understand the culture and people of a particular country. By learning some common Polish slang words and phrases, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and better immerse yourself in the language. | ||
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== | ==Other Lessons== | ||
* [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | * [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | ||
* [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Amphibians|Amphibians]] | * [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Amphibians|Amphibians]] | ||
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* [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Time|Time]] | * [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Time|Time]] | ||
* [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/At-a-hotel|At a hotel]] | * [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/At-a-hotel|At a hotel]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:50, 27 March 2023
Slang is a non-standard language that is often used in casual conversations. It is not usually taught in formal language classes but it is essential to know if you want to communicate effectively with native speakers. In this lesson, we will explore some common Polish slang words and phrases.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Clothes, Astronomy, Zoo & Nature.
The Most Common Slang Words in Polish
Cześć (pronounced: cheshch)
This is a common greeting in Poland. It means “hello” or “hi” and is used in both formal and informal settings.
Example: Cześć, jak się masz? (Hi, how are you?)
Spoko (pronounced: spoko)
This is a slang word that means “cool” or “alright”. It is used to express agreement or satisfaction.
Example: Spoko, idziemy na piwo. (Cool, let's go for a beer.)
Masakra (pronounced: masakra)
This is a slang word that means “terrible” or “disastrous”. It is often used to describe something that is not going well or is of poor quality.
Example: Ten film był masakryczny. (That movie was terrible.)
Fajnie (pronounced: fai-nye)
This is a slang word that means “nice” or “good”. It is often used to express approval or satisfaction.
Example: Fajnie, że możemy się spotkać. (It's nice that we can meet.)
Zajebiście (pronounced: zai-ye-bish-chye)
This is a slang word that means “awesome” or “fantastic”. It is a stronger version of “fajnie” and is often used to express excitement.
Example: Zajebiście, wygrałem loterię! (Awesome, I won the lottery!)
Piona (pronounced: pyo-na)
This is a slang word that means “hi-five”. It is often used as a greeting between friends.
Example: Daj mi pionę! (Give me a hi-five!)
Spierdalaj (pronounced: spi-er-da-lai)
This is a vulgar slang word that means “fuck off” or “go away”. It is a very strong expression and should only be used with close friends.
Example: Spierdalaj, nie chcę z tobą rozmawiać. (Fuck off, I don't want to talk to you.)
Graba (pronounced: gra-ba)
This is a slang word that means “job”. It is often used to refer to one's occupation or profession.
Example: Jak ci idzie w nowej grabie? (How's your new job going?)
Kumpel (pronounced: kum-pel)
This is a slang word that means “buddy” or “pal”. It is often used to refer to a close friend.
Example: Chodźmy do pubu, kumpel. (Let's go to the pub, buddy.)
Misiaczek (pronounced: mi-sha-check)
This is a slang word that means “sweetheart” or “darling”. It is often used as a term of endearment.
Example: Kocham cię, misiaczku. (I love you, sweetheart.)
More Useful Slang Words in Polish
English | Polish |
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drunk (literally: loaded) | Narąbany |
to vomit (literally: letting the peacock out) | Paw |
sucker (literally: deer) | Jeleń |
money (literally: cabbage) | Kapusta |
going to sleep (literally: hitting the kimono) | Kimono |
rich (literally: filled) | Nadziany |
girl (literally: stick) | Laska |
cool (literally: in the topic) | W temacie |
to cheat (literally: to slip) | Sfałszować |
crazy (literally: without the roof) | Bez dachu |
to steal (literally: to move with something) | Przeprowadzić coś |
to eat (literally: to screw up) | Zjeść |
bad luck (literally: wooden leg) | Drewniana noga |
trouble (literally: a problem in the pot) | Problem w garści |
friend (literally: companion of misery) | Towarzysz niedoli |
party (literally: sausage) | Kiełbasa |
to run away (literally: to swallow the key) | Połknąć klucz |
to do nothing (literally: to sit like a mouse) | Siedzieć jak mysz |
old (literally: from under the cow) | Spod krowy |
angry (literally: under the plow) | Pod pługiem |
idiot (literally: bucket) | Wiadro |
drunk (literally: under the table) | Pod stołem |
beautiful (literally: ball) | Kula |
to fail (literally: to break the pot) | Rozbić garnek |
to talk nonsense (literally: to blow bubbles) | Dmuchać w banie |
stupid (literally: wooden head) | Drewniana głowa |
lazy (literally: lying in the sun) | Leżeć na słońcu |
brave (literally: to have hair on one's chest) | Mieć włos na piersiach |
Slang is an important part of any language and can help you better understand the culture and people of a particular country. By learning some common Polish slang words and phrases, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and better immerse yourself in the language.
Videos (Slang Words in Polish)
5 common Polish slang words that mean great
POLISH SLANG - useful phrases
10 useful Polish slang words
Speak Polish : 5 Polish slang words
Other Lessons
- Days of the Week
- Amphibians
- Sports
- Asking Directions
- Weather
- Weather and Climate
- Count from 0 to 10
- Nature
- Time
- At a hotel