10 essential Polish phrases for shopping at the supermarket
Navigate Polish supermarkets with confidence! Learn key phrases for common shopping scenarios.

Heading to a Polish supermarket for the first time can be daunting, but knowing a few key phrases will make the experience much smoother. From finding items to paying for your groceries, these expressions will help you communicate effectively. This phrase pack covers essential interactions, like asking for help, inquiring about prices, and completing your purchase. Even a little Polish goes a long way in showing respect and engaging with locals.
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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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Dzień dobry.Jen DOB-rihHello/Good day.
- Przepraszam, gdzie znajdę...?Pshe-PRAH-sham, GDJEH znai-DEH...?Excuse me, where can I find...?
- Czy macie...?CHIH MAH-cheh...?Do you have...?
- Ile to kosztuje?EE-leh toh kohsh-TOO-yeh?How much does this cost?
- Poproszę ten produkt.Poh-PROH-sheh ten PROH-doovktI'll take this product, please.
- Chciałbym/Chciałabym...KHCHIAWB-im / KHCHIAH-wabym...I would like... (male/female speaker)
- Potrzebuję pomocy.Poh-tsheh-BOO-yeh poh-MOH-tsiI need help.
- Na wagę.Nah VAH-gehBy weight.
- Czy mogę płacić kartą?CHIH MOH-geh PWAH-chitch KAR-toh?Can I pay by card?
- Dziękuję, do widzenia.Jen-KOO-yeh, doh vee-DZEN-yahThank you, goodbye.
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