What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bardzo, meaning 'very' or 'much' and dziękuję, meaning 'I thank'.
Which one should you use?
Dziękuję is a standard 'thank you', whereas Bardzo dziękuję adds the emphasis of 'so much' or 'very much'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Bardzo dziękuję is a formal way to show appreciation. For a polite and formal way to say 'Thank you so much', you can also use Dziękuję bardzo. If you are among friends, you should use the informal Dzięki wielkie to say 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you so much' or simply the informal Dzięki for 'thank you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb dziękuję is the first-person singular form, which means the subject 'I' is built into the verb itself. When expressing thanks for something, use the preposition za followed by the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbar.dzɔ dʑɛŋˈku.jɛ/. The first syllable is stressed.
When do people say it?
When someone says Bardzo dziękuję, a common and natural response is Nie ma za co, which means 'It's nothing' or 'Don't mention it'.
Did you know?
- In Poland, saying Dziękuję can sometimes be used to politely decline a further offer of food or drink, similar to saying 'no thank you' in English.
- While Bardzo dziękuję is the standard, some very traditional speakers might occasionally use the archaic word wielmi to express a deep sense of gratitude.
- The informal Dzięki wielkie literally translates to 'big thanks'. This mirrors the English 'thanks a lot' but uses the specific adjective for 'large' or 'great'.
Examples in context
- Bardzo dziękuję za zaproszenie.Thank you so much for inviting me.This sentence shows how to use Bardzo dziękuję to thank someone for an invitation.Tatoeba #751444 by zipangu, translation #268115 by CK
- Dziękuję bardzo za poświęcony czasThank you so much for your time
- Bardzo dziękuję za dostarczenie tych dokumentówThank you so much for providing these documents
- Dzięki wielkie za pomocThank you so much for your help
- Dzięki, to jest naprawdę wspaniałe!Thank you so much, this is truly wonderful!
- Bardzo dziękuję za pomoc.Thank you so much for the help.
- Bardzo dziękuję za prezent.Thank you so much for the gift.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata gives Paweł a book he wanted.
- PawełTo jest właśnie ta książka!This is exactly the book!
- MałgorzataCieszę się, że ci się podoba.I am glad you like it.
- PawełBardzo dziękuję, Małgorzato.Thank you so much, Małgorzata.
- MałgorzataNie ma za co.You're welcome.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bardzo, dziękuję) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bardzo, dziękuję, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
