cała przyjemność po mojej stronie
/ˈt͡sa.wa pʂɘˈjɛm.nɔɕt͡ɕ pɔ‿ˈmɔ.jɛj ˈstrɔ.ɲɛ/
In Polish, "my pleasure" is expressed as cała przyjemność po mojej stronie.
This phrase is used as a polite reaction to receiving thanks.
Meaning: a polite reaction to receiving thanks (intj)
Which one should you use?
While cała przyjemność po mojej stronie is formal and emphasizes the pleasure of helping, nie ma za co ("it's nothing / no problem") is the much more common, casual way to say "you're welcome". Additionally, Z przyjemnością can be translated as "with pleasure" and is used in formal contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This specific long form is quite formal and is used to show high politeness or elegance when responding to thanks.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtsa.wa pʂɘˈjɛm.nɔɕtɕ pɔ‿ˈmɔ.jɛj ˈstrɔ.ɲɛ/. The stress is on the 1st of 8 syllables.
Did you know?
- The phrase 'cała przyjemność po mojej stronie' is essentially a direct translation of the English idiom, making it a relatively recent stylistic arrival in the Polish language compared to native expressions.
- The phrase cała przyjemność po mojej stronie is so formal that using it in a casual setting, like with a close friend, might be interpreted as a joke or light sarcasm.
- If you wish to be slightly less formal than cała przyjemność po mojej stronie but more elegant than nie ma za co, you can simply say proszę, which means 'please' but also functions as 'you are welcome'.
Examples in context
- Cała przyjemność po mojej stronie.The pleasure is all mine.
- Nie ma za co, cała przyjemność po mojej stronie.You're welcome, the pleasure is all mine.
Example conversation
Paweł helps Anna carry her heavy shopping bags to her door.
- PawełDziękuję bardzo za niesienie tych toreb, Anno.Thank you very much for carrying these bags, Anna.
- AnnaCała przyjemność po mojej stronie, Pawle.The pleasure is all mine, Paweł.
- PawełJesteś bardzo miła.You are very kind.
- AnnaNie ma za co!You're welcome!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “my pleasure” translations and entries cała przyjemność po mojej stronie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
