Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Travel-Phrases
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Travel Phrases[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you will learn essential travel phrases in Polish. These phrases will help you navigate through different travel situations, such as asking for directions, buying tickets, and dealing with emergencies. By mastering these phrases, you will be able to communicate effectively and confidently during your travels in Poland.
Asking for Directions[edit | edit source]
When traveling in an unfamiliar place, it's common to ask for directions. Here are some useful phrases to help you ask for directions in Polish:
Polish | Pronunciation | English |
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Gdzie jest...? | GdZ-yeh yest...? | Where is...? |
Jak dostać się do...? | Yak dostahtch say do...? | How do I get to...? |
Czy możesz mi wskazać drogę do...? | Ch-eh mo-zhesh mee v-skahzah dro-g-eh do...? | Can you show me the way to...? |
Jaki jest najlepszy sposób, żeby dostać się do...? | Yah-kee yest ny-eh-lep-shee so-poosob, zheh-bi dostahtch say do...? | What is the best way to get to...? |
Czy to jest daleko stąd? | Ch-eh to yest dah-leh-koh stontch? | Is it far from here? |
Gdzie znajduje się...? | GdZ-yeh zna-yoo-yeh syeh...? | Where is... located? |
Giving Directions[edit | edit source]
If someone asks you for directions, or if you want to offer assistance, here are some phrases to help you give directions in Polish:
Polish | Pronunciation | English |
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Skręć w prawo. | Skrehntch v prah-vo | Turn right. |
Skręć w lewo. | Skrehntch v leh-vo | Turn left. |
Idź prosto. | Eej pro-sto | Go straight ahead. |
Przejdź przez ulicę. | Pshaytch pro-esh pyesh oo-lee-tch | Cross the street. |
To jest po lewej stronie. | To yest po leh-veh stron-ye | It is on the left side. |
To jest po prawej stronie. | To yest po prah-veh stron-ye | It is on the right side. |
To jest niedaleko stąd. | To yest nyeh-dah-leh-koh stontch | It is nearby. |
Buying Tickets[edit | edit source]
When using public transportation or visiting attractions, you may need to buy tickets. Here are some phrases to help you buy tickets in Polish:
Polish | Pronunciation | English |
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Poproszę bilet. | Poh-pro-sheh bee-let | Can I have a ticket, please? |
Ile kosztuje bilet do...? | Ee-leh kosh-too-yeh bee-let do...? | How much is a ticket to...? |
Czy są jakieś zniżki dla studentów? | Ch-eh sah yah-kyehsh znee-shkee dla stoo-den-toov? | Are there any discounts for students? |
Kiedy odjeżdża ostatni autobus/tramwaj/pociąg do...? | Kyehn-dee od-yeh-j-sha o-sta-nee ow-toh-boos/tram-vai/po-tchong do...? | When does the last bus/tram/train to... depart? |
Gdzie jest automat biletowy? | GdZ-yeh yest au-to-mat bee-let-oh-vi? | Where is the ticket machine? |
Czy można zapłacić kartą? | Ch-eh mo-zh-nah zah-plah-chich kar-tom? | Can I pay by card? |
Dealing with Emergencies[edit | edit source]
In case of emergencies, it's important to know how to ask for help or seek assistance. Here are some phrases to help you deal with emergencies in Polish:
Polish | Pronunciation | English |
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Pomocy! | Poh-mo-ts-ee! | Help! |
Proszę wezwać pogotowie. | Pro-sheh vesh-vach po-go-to-vyeh | Please call an ambulance. |
Gdzie jest najbliższy szpital? | GdZ-yeh yest na-yblee-shi shpee-tal? | Where is the nearest hospital? |
Zgubiłem/Zgubiłam się. | Zgoo-bee-wem/Zgoo-bee-wam syeh | I'm lost. |
Czy mówisz po angielsku? | Ch-eh moo-veesh po an-gyel-skoo? | Do you speak English? |
Zgubiłem/Zgubiłam mój/moje... | Zgoo-bee-wem/Zgoo-bee-wam moy/moy-eh... | I lost my... |
Summary[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned a variety of essential travel phrases in Polish. These phrases will be invaluable during your travels in Poland, helping you navigate, communicate, and handle various travel situations. Remember to practice these phrases regularly to reinforce your learning. With these language skills, you'll have a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience in Poland.
Videos[edit | edit source]
20 Travel Phrases You Should Know in Polish - YouTube[edit | edit source]
All Travel Phrases You Need in Polish! Learn Polish in 35 Minutes ...[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- PolishPod101's Essential Polish Travel Phrase Guide
- Polish Vocabulary: Travelling & Leisure Time | Mówić po polsku
- Polish Phrase Book | Expressions for Visitors to Krakow
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