Dzień dobry
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What it means
Literally “good day.” The standard Polish daytime greeting — used from morning until early evening when meeting someone. The most common formal and informal hello in Polish.
Vocabulary
- dzień — day
- dobry — good
Grammar note
A fixed greeting. 'Dobry' is nominative masculine agreeing with 'dzień'. The word order (noun first) is the standard form, unlike 'dobry wieczór'.
Cultural context
Used in virtually every social and professional context during the day. Failing to say 'dzień dobry' when entering a shop or office is considered rude in Poland.
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