🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jak się masz?
"How are you?" in Polish · say it like yahk shay mahsh

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Polish is Jak się masz?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Co słychać?
more casual, often used among friends
Jak leci?
informal, used in relaxed settings

When to use it

You can use 'Jak się masz?' when meeting someone or starting a conversation. It's polite and suitable for most situations. For friends, you might prefer a more casual variant like 'Co słychać?'.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Cześć! Jak się masz?Hi! How are you?
Dzień dobry! Jak się masz dzisiaj?Good morning! How are you today?
Common mistake
Learners often say 'Jak masz się?' which is incorrect; the correct form is 'Jak się masz?'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Jak się masz?' formal?

Yes, it is considered a polite and standard way to ask someone how they are.

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