brawo
/ˈbra.vɔ/
The Polish way to say "bravo" is brawo.
The interjection brawo is used as an exclamation to express approval or praise for a performance or achievement.
Meaning: interjection (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈbra.vɔ/.
Did you know?
- The word brawo was borrowed into the Polish language from the Italian word bravo.
- In a Polish classroom, a teacher might shout brawo to praise a correct answer, but using it for a serious academic achievement like passing an exam can feel dismissive or overly childish.
- In Polish, the word brawo is an indeclinable interjection, meaning it never changes its form regardless of whether you are addressing a man, a woman, or a group.
Examples in context
- Brawo!Bravo!This example shows how to use the interjection brawo.Tatoeba #6160588 by arie, translation #3368502 by Jesse
- Wspaniale wykonane! Państwo są naprawdę utalentowani!Splendidly performed! You are truly talented!
- Brawo, świetny występ!Bravo, great performance!
- Brawo, udało ci się!Bravo, you did it!
Example conversation
Agnieszka is praising Paweł for finishing a difficult project.
- AgnieszkaBrawo, Paweł! Skończyłeś to wreszcie.Bravo, Paweł! You finally finished it.
- PawełDziękuję, to było bardzo trudne.Thank you, it was very difficult.
- AgnieszkaJestem z ciebie bardzo dumna.I am very proud of you.
- PawełTeż jestem z siebie zadowolony.I am satisfied with myself too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bravo” translations and entries brawo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brawo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
