Dziękuję

Meaning and Use

This is the standard, polite way to say 'Thank you!' in Polish. It is appropriate in most situations, from casual to formal.

Pronunciation

Dziękuję (jen KOO yeh)

Stress is on the second-to-last syllable: dzię-KU-ję.

The 'dzi' is pronounced like 'j' in 'judge'. The 'ę' is a nasal vowel, similar to 'en' in French 'enfant'.

Formality

This phrase is polite and suitable for use with strangers, elders, and in formal settings. For very informal situations with close friends, you might hear a shortened 'dzięki', but 'dziękuję' is always safe.

Notes

Dziękuję is the standard, polite way to say 'Thank you!' in Polish.