How to Talk About Christmas in Polish: Easy Phrases & Dialogues

Vocabulary (Słownictwo):

1. Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy – Christmas Market
2. Bombki – Christmas tree ornaments
3. Ozdoby świąteczne – Christmas decorations
4. Grzane wino – Mulled wine
5. Świeczka – Candle
6. Choinka – Christmas tree
7. Prawdziwa – Real/natural
8. Sztuczna – Artificial
9. Pasterka – Midnight Mass
10. Mikołaj – Santa Claus

Useful Phrases (Przydatne zwroty):

1. Co to jest?
   (What is it?)
   Use this when you see something new and want to ask about it!

2. Można kupić ozdoby świąteczne.
   (You can buy Christmas decorations.)
   A great phrase for shopping or describing markets.

3. Atmosfera jest świąteczna.
   (The atmosphere is festive.)
   A lovely way to describe the mood during the holidays.

4. Lubisz grzane wino?
   (Do you like mulled wine?)
   Perfect for making small talk at a Christmas Market.

5. Jeszcze nie mam choinki.
   (I don’t have a Christmas tree yet.)
   Relatable for learners preparing for the holidays.

6. Zapraszamy na zajęcia online w poniedziałek o 19.
   (We invite you to an online class on Monday at 7:00 p.m.)
   Encouragement for students to join the live lesson!

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Mini-Dialogue : Talking About Christmas Trees

A: Masz już choinkę?
(Do you already have a Christmas tree?)

B: Jeszcze nie. Przywiozę ją 24 grudnia.
(Not yet. I’ll bring it on December 24th.)

A: Prawdziwa czy sztuczna?
(Real or artificial?)

B: Prawdziwa! Sztuczna to nie święta.
(Real! Artificial isn’t Christmas.)

 

Short Cultural Insight :

• A jarmark bożonarodzeniowy is a traditional Christmas market where you can enjoy festive food, drinks, and gifts. Poles often enjoy grzane wino (mulled wine) while browsing stalls.
• Pasterka is a Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, a popular tradition for many Polish families.

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