załączam pozdrowienia
In Polish, "best regards" can be expressed as załączam pozdrowienia. Wiktionary also lists z poważaniem.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA |
|---|---|
| załączam pozdrowienia | |
| z poważaniem | /s‿pɔ.vaˈʐa.ɲɛm/ |
These phrases are used as polite closings in letters or correspondence. z poważaniem is a widely used closing in formal letters, especially when addressing someone for the first time or in official matters.
Which one should you use?
z poważaniem functions as a more standard formal closing similar to "yours faithfully" or "yours sincerely".
Did you know?
- While z poważaniem is the standard formal closing, placing a comma after it is technically a mistake in Polish grammar and punctuation rules.
- While 'best regards' in English is often friendly, using z poważaniem in a Polish email to a close friend can actually sound cold or even offended, as it implies a stiff, distant hierarchy.
- The word 'poważaniem' comes from the root for 'serious' or 'weighty', suggesting that your regards are not just friendly wishes, but carry the weight of your serious intent and character.
Example sentences for Polish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Krzysztof are finishing a professional yet friendly email exchange.
- AgnieszkaDziękuję za pomoc w tym projekcie, Krzysztofie.Thank you for the help with this project, Krzysztof.
- KrzysztofNie ma problemu, Agnieszko. Miło było współpracować.No problem, Agnieszka. It was a pleasure working together.
- AgnieszkaW takim razie załączam pozdrowienia i do zobaczenia.In that case, best regards and see you soon.
- KrzysztofDzięki, do usłyszenia w przyszłym tygodniu!Thanks, talk to you next week!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “best regards” translations and entries z poważaniem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
