Translation of Polish word "cześć" to English
cześć
/t͡ʂɛɕt͡ɕ/
Meaning
interjectionInterjection used as an informal greeting or farewell: 'hi / hello / bye'.
How to use
The word 'cześć' has two completely different functions: as a feminine noun meaning 'honor / reverence / respect' (declines G. 'czci' -> note the irregular stem change: drops 'e' and 'ś' becomes 'c'), and as an extremely common informal interjection meaning 'hi! / hello! / bye!' (which is indeclinable). Do not confuse it with 'część' (part).
🇬🇧 English
hey / hello
Structure Guide
Polish Word: cześć
Translation: hey / hello
Example Sentences
Cześć, jak się masz?
Hi, how are you?
Cześć, do widzenia!
Hi, see you later!
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Common phrases
- oddać cześć— to pay respect / honor / tribute
- mówić cześć— to say hi / hello
- cześć, co słychać— hi, how are you? / what's up?
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The Polish word "cześć" means "hey / hello" in English.
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