Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Professions-and-Work
Professions and Work[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you will learn the names of professions and related vocabulary in Polish. Being able to talk about professions and work is essential for daily conversations and for building your vocabulary. Whether you're discussing your own occupation or asking someone about their job, these words will come in handy. Let's get started!
Common Professions[edit | edit source]
Here are some common professions in Polish:
Polish | Pronunciation | English |
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lekarz | [ˈlɛ.karz] | doctor |
nauczyciel | [naʊ̯ˈt͡ʂɨ.t͡ɕɛl] | teacher |
inżynier | [inˈʐɨ.ɲɛr] | engineer |
prawnik | [ˈprav.ɲik] | lawyer |
dziennikarz | [d͡ʑɛnˈɲi.kaʂ] | journalist |
aktor | [ˈak.tɔr] | actor |
artysta | [arˈtɨ.sta] | artist |
muzyk | [ˈmu.zɨk] | musician |
kucharz | [ˈku.xarz] | chef |
kelner | [ˈkɛl.nɛr] | waiter |
sprzedawca | [ˈsprzɛ.daʊ̯.t͡sa] | salesperson |
programista | [pro.ɡraˈmis.ta] | programmer |
pilot | [ˈpɪ.lɔt] | pilot |
pielęgniarka | [pʲɛ.lɛɲˈɲar.ka] | nurse |
policjant | [pɔˈlit͡s.jant] | police officer |
Workplace Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some words related to the workplace:
- miejsce pracy - workplace
- biuro - office
- fabryka - factory
- szpital - hospital
- szkoła - school
- teatr - theater
- restauracja - restaurant
- hotel - hotel
- sklep - shop/store
- bank - bank
- lotnisko - airport
- stacja benzynowa - gas station
Work Actions[edit | edit source]
Here are some verbs related to work actions:
- pracować - to work
- zarabiać - to earn
- spotykać klientów - to meet clients
- prowadzić spotkania - to conduct meetings
- pisać raporty - to write reports
- analizować dane - to analyze data
- rozwijać strategię - to develop a strategy
- projektować - to design
- budować - to build
- naprawiać - to repair
- uczyć - to teach
- malować - to paint
- występować - to perform
- gotować - to cook
- obsługiwać klientów - to serve customers
- sprzedawać - to sell
- programować - to program
- latać - to fly
- opiekować się pacjentami - to take care of patients
- patrolować - to patrol
Questions and Answers[edit | edit source]
Here are some common questions and answers related to professions and work:
- Pytanie: Kim jesteś z zawodu? (What is your profession?)
Odpowiedź: Jestem nauczycielem. (I am a teacher.)
- Pytanie: Gdzie pracujesz? (Where do you work?)
Odpowiedź: Pracuję w szpitalu. (I work at a hospital.)
- Pytanie: Co robisz zawodowo? (What do you do for a living?)
Odpowiedź: Jestem inżynierem. (I am an engineer.)
- Pytanie: Czym się zajmujesz? (What do you do?)
Odpowiedź: Zajmuję się projektowaniem stron internetowych. (I am involved in web design.)
- Pytanie: Jakie są twoje obowiązki w pracy? (What are your responsibilities at work?)
Odpowiedź: Moje obowiązki obejmują zarządzanie zespołem i prowadzenie projektów. (My responsibilities include managing a team and leading projects.)
Additional Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some additional vocabulary words related to professions and work:
- klient - client
- pacjent - patient
- szef - boss
- kolega - colleague
- pracownik - employee
- szefowa - female boss
- współpracownik - coworker
- pensja - salary
- umowa - contract
- awans - promotion
- firma - company
- biuro karier - career office
- rozmowa kwalifikacyjna - job interview
- szkolenie - training
- zdolności - skills
- doświadczenie - experience
- wymagania - requirements
- oferta pracy - job offer
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you have learned the names of professions and related vocabulary in Polish. You now have a solid foundation for discussing work and occupations in Polish. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more fluent in Polish!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Professions | Course of Polish
- People & professions in Polish | Mówić po polsku
- Talking About Jobs And Work In Polish
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Basic Phrases in Polish
- Advanced Travel Vocabulary
- Asking Directions
- Beach
- Problems in Polish
- Breakfast
- Education
- Directions
- Birds
- Resources