cześć przystojniaku
The English phrase "hello handsome" is translated into Polish as cześć przystojniaku.
cześć przystojniaku is a colloquial way to greet a man that the speaker finds attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cześć (hi/hello) and przystojniaku, which is the vocative form of przystojniak (handsome man/handsome guy).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
cześć przystojniaku is informal and should only be used with someone you are already acquainted with or in a flirtatious context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word przystojniaku is in the vocative case, which is used when addressing someone directly.
Did you know?
- The term przystojniak comes from the root stać meaning 'to stand'. Historically, it described a man who 'stood' well or presented a commanding presence.
- The word cześć is a rare example of a Polish word that serves as both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. You can use it to start a conversation and to end it.
- If a man is exceptionally handsome, Poles might use the diminutive przystojniaczku to make the compliment sound cuter or more playful.
Examples in context
- Cześć przystojniaku, jak się masz?Hello handsome, how are you?
- Cześć przystojniaku, co u ciebie słychać?Hello handsome, what's up with you?
- Cześć przystojniaku, wyglądasz dziś świetnie!Hello handsome, you look great today!
Example conversation
Katarzyna meets Tomasz at a party.
- KatarzynaCześć przystojniaku! Miło cię w końcu spotkać.Hello handsome! It's nice to finally meet you.
- TomaszCześć! Bardzo dziękuję za komplement.Hello! Thank you very much for the compliment.
- KatarzynaNie ma za co, Tomasz.You're welcome, Tomasz.
- TomaszChcesz może coś do picia?Would you like something to drink?
