🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Dawno się nie widzieliśmy
"Long time no see" in Polish · say it like dah-vnoh shyeh nyeh vee-dyeh-lee-shmy

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Polish is Dawno się nie widzieliśmy. 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

Dawno cię nie widziałem/widziała
Use this when speaking directly to someone
Jak dawno to było
A more casual way to express the same sentiment

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's friendly and shows that you care about the other person. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Cześć, dawno się nie widzieliśmy!Hi, long time no see!
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the verb form based on the gender of the person they are addressing.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Dawno się nie widzieliśmy, 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 there a more formal way to say this?

Yes, you can say 'Dawno się nie widzieliśmy' in a formal context.

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