How to Say “I Really Like You” in Polish

bardzo cię lubię
The English phrase "I really like you" is translated into Polish as bardzo cię lubię.
This phrase is used to express a strong platonic fondness or affection for another person.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of bardzo (very), cię (you in the accusative case) and lubię (I like).

How does it change in a sentence?

When addressing a man formally, replace cię with pana. When addressing a woman formally, replace cię with panią.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid saying bardzo ty lubię. English speakers often mistakenly use the nominative ty instead of the accusative cię after the verb lubić.

Did you know?

  • The word bardzo descended from the Proto-Slavic bъ̑rzъ, which originally related to the concept of speed or quickness.
  • If you were to use the formal version bardzo pana/panią lubię in a casual setting, you might actually sound cold or distant rather than polite.
  • While bardzo cię lubię expresses platonic fondness, adding the word naprawdę ('really') can shift the tone toward a romantic confession depending on the context.

Examples in context

  • Bardzo cię lubię!
    I really like you!
    This sentence is useful for expressing strong platonic affection using bardzo cię lubię.
    Tatoeba #2842857 by MarekMazurkiewicz, translation #8160727 by TheNightAvl
  • Naprawdę Cię lubię.
    I really like you
  • Jestem totalnie zauroczony/zauroczona tobą.
    I'm totally infatuated with you
  • Bardzo cię lubię jako kolegę.
    I really like you as a friend.
  • Naprawdę bardzo cię lubię.
    I really like you a lot.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about their friendship.

  1. Katarzyna

    Wiesz, bardzo cię lubię.
    You know, I really like you.
  2. Krzysztof

    Dziękuję, to bardzo miłe.
    Thank you, that's very kind.
  3. Katarzyna

    Jesteś świetnym przyjacielem.
    You are a great friend.
  4. Krzysztof

    Ty też jesteś super.
    You are super too.

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