Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| super | /ˈsu.pɛr/ | |
| bajer | /ˈba.jɛr/ | |
| bajerancki | /ba.jɛˈran.t͡ski/ | |
| zajebisty | /za.jɛˈbis.tɘ/ | masculine, vulgar |
The term is used to describe something that is excellent or exciting. While super is a common colloquial way to express this, other words like niesamowity (incredible, extraordinary) or znakomity (excellent, outstanding) can also be used to convey high quality or excitement.
Which one should you use?
Super is a safe, colloquial adjective suitable for most casual settings. In contrast, zajebisty carries a much stronger, profanity-based intensity and is used to mean something is 'fucking great'. The words bajer and bajerancki are also available in the language.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Super is an informal, colloquial term that is generally safe for casual use. However, zajebisty is highly vulgar and should not be used in formal or polite company, even though it is common among friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
Super is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes. The vulgar form zajebisty must agree with the gender of the noun it modifies: use zajebisty for masculine, zajebista for feminine and zajebiste for neuter or plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsu.pɛr/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word zajebisty has a direct linguistic relative in Russian: the vulgar expression заеби́сь (zajebísʹ).
Examples in context
- Ta prezentacja była naprawdę wspaniała.This presentation was truly awesome.
- Jesteś wspaniałym nauczycielem.You are an awesome teacher.
- Co za wspaniały widok!What an awesome view!
- To jest super film!This is an awesome movie!
- Super, że możemy się spotkać!Awesome that we can meet up!
- Cieszę się, że się wprowadzasz – super sąsiedzi!I'm glad you're moving in – awesome neighbors!
- To był super koncert!That was an awesome concert!
- Masz super pomysł.You have an awesome idea.
- Ten film jest super.This movie is awesome.
Example conversation
Piotr and Katarzyna are discussing a new video game.
- PiotrWidziałaś nową grę? Jest super!Have you seen the new game? It is awesome!
- KatarzynaJeszcze nie, ale chętnie sprawdzę.Not yet, but I would love to check it out.
- PiotrNaprawdę, ta grafika jest super.Really, the graphics are awesome.
- KatarzynaW takim razie musimy w nią zagrać.In that case, we must play it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “awesome” translations and entries super, bajer, bajerancki, zajebisty, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bajer, bajerancki, super, zajebisty, CC BY-SA 4.0.
