Learn Polish the Easy Way: Basic Verbs for Beginners

​​Learning Polish can be challenging, but mastering basic verbs is an excellent place to start.

Verbs are the backbone of any language, and in Polish, they help you express actions, emotions, and more.

​Let’s explore some essential Polish verbs, their usage, and common phrases that will kick-start your learning journey.

​Basic Polish Verbs You Need to Know

​Here are some commonly used Polish verbs with examples to help you understand their meaning and usage:

1. Grać (to play)This verb is used when playing musical instruments, sports, or games.
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• Ja gram na gitarze. – I play the guitar.
• Ty grasz w tenisa. – You play tennis.
• Lubisz grać w pingponga? – Do you like to play ping pong?

How to Conjugate Basic Verbs

​ In Polish, verbs change form depending on the subject. Here’s a quick example with the verb grać:

Subject	Conjugation	Example
Ja	gram	Ja gram na gitarze.
Ty	grasz	Ty grasz w tenisa.
On/ ona	gra	Ona gra w pingponga.
My	gramy	My gramy w piłkę.
Wy	gracie	Wy gracie na pianinie.
Oni	grają	Oni grają w koszykówkę.

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​Introduction to the Verb " to listen"

Listening is one of the most powerful tools when learning a new language. I love listening because it helps you tune into pronunciation, rhythm, and meaning. It's the key to understanding and speaking fluently. So, keep listening, and you'll see progress!
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Now, let’s look at the conjugation of the Polish verb słuchać (to listen) to help you start using it in your practice.

Osoba	Odmiana	Przykład
ja	słucham	Ja słucham muzyki.
ty	słuchasz	Ty słuchasz radia.
on/ona	słucha	On słucha hip-hopu.
my	słuchamy	My słuchamy piosenek.
wy	słuchacie	Wy słuchacie polskiej muzyki.
oni/ one	słuchają	Oni słuchają zagranicznej muzyki.

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Useful Phrases (Przydatne Zwroty)

• Czy słuchasz muzyki? – Do you listen to music?
• Jakiej muzyki słuchasz? – What kind of music do you listen to?
• Lubię słuchać muzyki pop. – I like to listen to pop music.
• On słucha radia w samochodzie. – He listens to the radio in the car.
• Słuchamy polskich artystów. – We are listening to Polish artists.

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Short Dialogue (Krótki Dialog)Here’s a simple conversation using słuchać:

A: Cześć! Jakiej muzyki słuchasz?
(Hi! What kind of music do you listen to?)


B: Słucham muzyki pop i trochę rocka. A ty?
(I listen to pop music and a bit of rock. And you?)


A: Ja lubię słuchać polskiej muzyki. Lubię Sanah i zespół Ira.
(I like listening to Polish music. I like Sanah and the band Ira.)

B: Super! A słuchasz muzyki w samochodzie?
(Super! Do you listen to music in the car?)

A: Tak, słucham radia, ale tam jest głównie muzyka pop.
(Yes, I listen to the radio, but it’s mostly pop music there.)

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