Signification
Responding without delay.
Contexte culturel
In Polish business culture, responding to an email within 24 hours is considered a 'szybka odpowiedź'. Anything longer might require an apology. On platforms like Allegro, 'Szybka odpowiedź' is a badge of honor. Sellers compete to have the fastest response times displayed on their profiles. Younger Poles use 'szybka odpowiedź' as a compliment for someone who is 'engaged' in a conversation, especially on dating apps. Even in a 'szybka odpowiedź', Poles rarely skip the 'Dzień dobry' (Good morning) in emails. Speed does not excuse a lack of greeting.
The Magic Email Opener
Starting an email with 'Dziękuję za szybką odpowiedź' is the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'szybki odpowiedź'. Even though it ends in a consonant, it's feminine!
Signification
Responding without delay.
The Magic Email Opener
Starting an email with 'Dziękuję za szybką odpowiedź' is the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'szybki odpowiedź'. Even though it ends in a consonant, it's feminine!
The 'Dzi' Rule
When you say 'I need a quick reply', the 'ź' changes to 'dzi': 'Potrzebuję szybkiej odpowieDZI'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'szybka odpowiedź' in the Accusative case.
Dziękuję za ________ ________.
After the preposition 'za', we use the Accusative case. For feminine nouns like 'odpowiedź', the adjective ends in 'ą'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Odpowiedź' is feminine, so 'szybka' is the correct adjective form.
Match the Polish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the three most common uses of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Czy możesz mi pomóc? B: Tak, już wysyłam maila. A: Dzięki za ________ ________!
The speaker is thanking the other person for their prompt action.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use Szybka Odpowiedź
Work
- • Emails
- • Slack
- • Meetings
Life
- • SMS
- • Dating
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDziękuję za ________ ________.
After the preposition 'za', we use the Accusative case. For feminine nouns like 'odpowiedź', the adjective ends in 'ą'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Odpowiedź' is feminine, so 'szybka' is the correct adjective form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common uses of the phrase.
A: Czy możesz mi pomóc? B: Tak, już wysyłam maila. A: Dzięki za ________ ________!
The speaker is thanking the other person for their prompt action.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The level of formality depends on the greeting you use around it.
Dziękuję za szybką odpowiedź.
Not really. It's mostly for written messages or a specific answer to a question. For a phone call, you'd say 'szybki oddzwon' (quick call back) or just 'szybki kontakt'.
Because the preposition 'za' requires the Accusative case, and 'szybką' is the Accusative feminine form.
Szybkie odpowiedzi.
Yes, always. It follows the pattern of feminine nouns ending in a soft consonant.
In a modern office, yes. But 'szybka odpowiedź' is more natural and correct Polish.
It's a very soft sound. Place your tongue near your front teeth and blow air gently, like a soft 'z'.
Expressions liées
bezzwłoczna odpowiedź
specialized formImmediate response (formal)
odpowiedzieć
builds onTo answer
brak odpowiedzi
contrastNo answer / Lack of response
błyskawiczna odpowiedź
similarLightning-fast response
