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Celina published
over 3 years ago
Celina published
over 3 years ago
I will be sending maybe 5 or 6 Christmas cards to Poland (which is only a very small percentage of all the relatives I have in Poland) and I would like to know some Christmas wishes/sayings that I can write in the cards. I also thought about writing some letters to send with the cards, but I don't know how to write letters in Polish.
I've only met the people I'm sending the cards to once in my life (in July 2019) so I don't know them well as I wish to have. Maybe I should ask them questions in Polish to get to them a little or tell them about a possible trip to Poland in summer 2021 (if it's safe to travel by then) and places I might want to visit, but I don't know how to really talk about that in Polish.
I also thought about sending them a small list of some words and phrases I know and can remember in Polish so that they know what I know for when I visit them again (my relatives don't know English).
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I've only met the people I'm sending the cards to once in my life (in July 2019) so I don't know them well as I wish to have. Maybe I should ask them questions in Polish to get to them a little or tell them about a possible trip to Poland in summer 2021 (if it's safe to travel by then) and places I might want to visit, but I don't know how to really talk about that in Polish.
I also thought about sending them a small list of some words and phrases I know and can remember in Polish so that they know what I know for when I visit them again (my relatives don't know English).
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Paulina published
over 3 years ago
Paulina published
over 3 years ago
Hi Celina,
Thank you for your great question! I’ll do my best to answer it.
Sending Christmas Cards to Family
When writing a Christmas card to family, here are some common phrases you can use:
- "Merry Christmas" (Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia).
- Combine with New Year’s wishes:
- "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" (Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku).
- Other festive phrases:
- "Have a healthy and cheerful Christmas" (Zdrowych i Pogodnych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia).
- "Have the most beautiful Christmas" (Najpiękniejszych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia).
Examples of Christmas Card Wishes
Here are a few examples of wishes you can include in your card:
Simple and cheerful:
Simple and cheerful:
- Wesołych Świąt! Dużo pysznego jedzenia, masy prezentów i uśmiechów.
(Merry Christmas! Lots of delicious food, loads of presents, and smiles.)
Thoughtful and kind:
- Mam nadzieję, że Mikołaj w tym roku jest wyjątkowo dobry dla Ciebie, ponieważ zasługujesz na wszystko, co najlepsze. Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia.
(I hope Santa is extra good to you this year because you deserve all the best. Merry Christmas.)
Personal touch:
- Nie mogę uwierzyć, że minęło tyle czasu, odkąd się ostatnio widzieliśmy! Tymczasem zjedz za mnie dodatkową porcję pierogów. Wesołych i pogodnych Świąt.
(I can’t believe it’s been so long since we last saw each other! In the meantime, eat an extra batch of dumplings for me. Have a happy and cheerful Christmas.)
When apart:
- Boże Narodzenie bez Was nie będzie takie samo, ale mimo wszystko życzę Wam pięknych Świąt. Tęsknię za Wami.
(Christmas won’t be the same without you, but I wish you a beautiful Christmas nonetheless. I miss you.) - Może nie spędzimy razem tegorocznych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia, ale pamiętajcie, że wciąż będziecie w moim sercu.
(We may not spend Christmas together this year, but remember you will still be in my heart.)
These are just examples. Feel free to create your own wishes – it’s a great way to practice your Polish!
answered by
Pawel published
4 months ago
Pawel published
4 months ago
If you're learning Polish and want to send some nice wishes on a Christmas card, this list of phrases will help. Writing in Polish adds a personal touch to your greetings and is a great way to practice the language. Below, you'll find some of the most popular Polish phrases with their English translations to make your card extra special.
Popular Polish Christmas Phrases
Popular Polish Christmas Phrases
- Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia
(Merry Christmas) - Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
(Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year) - Zdrowych i Pogodnych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia
(Have a healthy and cheerful Christmas) - Najpiękniejszych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia
(Have the most beautiful Christmas) - Wesołych Świąt! Dużo radości, pysznych dań i rodzinnej atmosfery.
(Merry Christmas! Lots of joy, delicious dishes, and a family atmosphere.) - Niech ten magiczny czas wypełni Wasze serca miłością i radością.
(May this magical time fill your hearts with love and joy.) - Niech Święty Mikołaj przyniesie Wam wszystko, o czym marzycie.
(May Santa bring you everything you dream of.) - Boże Narodzenie to czas miłości i spokoju – życzę Wam, abyście spędzili je w otoczeniu bliskich.
(Christmas is a time of love and peace – I wish you to spend it surrounded by your loved ones.) - Dziękuję za wspólne chwile w tym roku i życzę Wam wszystkiego najlepszego w nadchodzącym Nowym Roku.
(Thank you for the moments we shared this year, and I wish you all the best in the coming New Year.)
These phrases can make your Christmas card thoughtful and unique. Try using one or combining a few to personalize your message. Your effort will surely be appreciated!