🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "Hurry up" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Pośpiesz się
"Hurry up" in Polish · say it like posh-pyehsh shyeh

The most natural way to say "Hurry up" in Polish is Pośpiesz się. 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

Szybko
more casual and often used among friends
Pospiesz się
a slightly more formal way to say it

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to do something faster. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be used with friends, family, or colleagues when time is of the essence.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Pośpiesz się, spóźnimy się na pociąg.Hurry up, we will be late for the train.
Musisz się pośpieszyć, bo zaraz zaczyna się film.You need to hurry up because the movie is about to start.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'pośpieszyć' instead of 'pośpiesz się' when addressing someone directly.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Pośpiesz się, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Polish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'pośpiesz się' rude?

No, it is not rude, but the tone can make it sound urgent or demanding.

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