10 essential Polish phrases for at the pharmacy
Master essential Polish pharmacy phrases to confidently get the medicine you need.
Visiting a pharmacy (apteka) in Poland is a common experience, whether you need prescription medication or over-the-counter remedies. Knowing these basic phrases will help you communicate your needs effectively to the pharmacist. Don't hesitate to ask for help; pharmacists are trained professionals who can guide you to the right products. These phrases will make your interaction smoother and less stressful.
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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Words 1–10
- Dzień dobry. Szukam...Jien DOB-ri. SHOO-kahm...Good day. I'm looking for...
- Potrzebuję czegoś na ból głowy.Pot-sheh-BOO-yeh CHEH-gosh nah BOO-loo GWO-vee.I need something for a headache.
- Mam receptę.Mahm ret-SEP-tuh.I have a prescription.
- Czy to jest dostępne bez recepty?Chi toh YES-tuh des-TENP-neh bez ret-SEP-tuh?Is this available over the counter?
- Potrzebuję witamin.Pot-sheh-BOO-yeh vee-tah-MEEN.I need vitamins.
- Czy mają państwo plastry?Chi MAH-yohn PAH-een-stfoh PLAS-trih?Do you have bandages/plasters?
- Jak to mam brać?Yahk toh mahm BRAHTCH?How should I take this?
- Ile to kosztuje?EE-leh toh kohsh-TOO-yeh?How much does this cost?
- Poproszę to.Pot-PROH-sheh toh.I'll take this, please.
- Dziękuję, do widzenia.Jen-KOO-yeh, doh vee-ZEN-yah.Thank you, goodbye.
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