Author: Anja Wedberg
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How to say that you don’t care in Polish
If you want to say “I don’t care” in Polish, you could go with “Nie obchodzi mnie to”. Or you could listen to Happysad and learn a bunch of similar phrases on this topic.
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Nigdzie, teraz, tutaj – nowhere, now, here
Armia’s song “Nigdzie, teraz, tutaj” is a good one for learners of Polish – it has only four lines that are repeated three times, including a bunch of common words.
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Jak się masz? How are you?
Andrzej Zaucha’s song ‘Byłaś serca biciem’ (which means “You were the beating heart”) includes one of the first phrases we meet as Polish learners: Jak się masz?
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All about the weather in Polish
Anna Jurksztowicz’s “Stan pogody” (weather conditions) is not just a delightful 80s smash hit, it’s also perfect for learning weather-related vocabulary.
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What’s the most beautiful Polish word?
The most beautiful word in any language is subjective, of course. Still, maybe miłość (love) is a strong contender in Polish. Check it out in this song by Krzysztof Zalewski.
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Useful Polish words and phrases: Spoko-spokojnie-spokój
Stay calm and keep learning Polish with electro-pop collective Super Girl & Romantic Boys.
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Polish hip hop for beginners: Kaliber 44
When I started learning Polish, I thought it was a brilliant idea to listen to hip hop. Most lyrics were too hard for me, but I could still pick out some random but useful phrases.
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Wiosna, ach to ty – spring, oh it’s you
It’s impossible not to like Marek Grechuta (right? ☺️). In one of his most famous songs, you’ll learn how to say the four seasons in Polish.
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Dla ciebie – for you
I always think of Myslovitz as Poland’s Oasis, just less wild. Here’s a good song, a common phrase, a pinch of grammar, and some recommendations.