good morning
"Dzień dobry" is the standard Polish greeting used throughout the day, essentially translating to "good day." It is the go-to phrase for almost every social interaction, whether you are entering a shop, greeting a colleague, or meeting someone for the first time. While it literally means "good day," it is the standard equivalent of "good morning" and "good afternoon." It is polite and versatile, used in both professional settings and among strangers, making it the most essential phrase for a learner to master.
In conversation
Entering a small bakery
Dzień dobry, poproszę jedną bułkę.
Good morning, I would like one bread roll, please.
Dzień dobry, oczywiście.
Good morning, of course.
Used here as a polite opening to a transaction.
Greeting a coworker
Dzień dobry! Jak się masz?
Good morning! How are you?
Dzień dobry, wszystko w porządku, dziękuję.
Good morning, everything is fine, thank you.
Standard professional greeting in the office.
Examples
Dzień dobry, jak się masz?
Good morning, how are you?
Dzień dobry wszystkim, zaczynamy spotkanie.
Good morning everyone, we are starting the meeting.
Dzień dobry, czy mógłbym prosić o chwilę uwagi?
Good morning, could I ask for a moment of your attention?
