po polsku

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “in [the] Polish [language, manner, etc.]”. Uses archaic dative case; compare ironic usage of po polskiemu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ‿ˈpɔl.sku/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔlsku
  • Syllabification: po pol‧sku

Adverb

po polsku (not comparable)

  1. in Polish
    Mówisz po polsku? ― Do you speak Polish? (informal)
    Czy mówi pan po polsku? ― Do you speak Polish? (formal, to male)
    Czy mówi pani po polsku? ― Do you speak Polish? (formal, to female)
    Czy mówicie państwo po polsku? ― Do you speak Polish? (formal, plural)
    Nie mówię po polsku. ― I don't speak Polish.

Derived terms

Further reading

  • po polsku in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • po polsku in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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