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10 essential Polish phrases for asking for directions

Navigate the streets of Poland with confidence! Learn these 10 key phrases for asking for directions.

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Getting lost in a new city is a common experience for any traveler. Especially when you don't speak the local language. These Polish phrases will help you find your way, whether you're looking for a specific landmark, a train station, or just need to get back to your hotel.

What this lesson covers

Core Polish words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.

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Proszę iść prosto.

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Przepraszam, która godzina?
    pshe-PRA-sham, KOO-rah go-DEE-nah
    Excuse me, what time is it?
  • Przepraszam, jak dojść do...?
    pshe-PRA-sham, yahk doysh doo...?
    Excuse me, how do I get to...?
  • Gdzie jest...
    gdjeh yest...
    Where is...
  • Jestem zagubiony/zagubiona.
    YES-tem zah-goo-BEE-o-nee / zah-goo-BEE-oh-nah
    I am lost (male/female).
  • Czy może mi pan/pani pomóc?
    chi MO-zheh mee pahn / PAH-nee PO-moonch?
    Can you (male/female) help me?
  • Potrzebuję pomocy.
    po-tsheh-BOO-yeh po-MON-tsee
    I need help.
  • Jak daleko jest do dworca?
    yahk dah-LEH-koh yest doh DVOR-tsah?
    How far is it to the train station?
  • Czy to jest daleko stąd?
    chi toh yest dah-LEH-koh STONT?
    Is it far from here?
  • Proszę iść prosto.
    PRO-sheh eesh PROS-toh
    Please go straight.
  • Proszę skręcić w prawo/lewo.
    PRO-sheh SKREN-cheetf VRAH-voh / LEH-voh
    Please turn right/left.

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