Meaning
Wishing someone success.
Cultural Background
It is common to say 'Powodzenia' even to strangers in a queue if they are about to be served. Students often say it to each other before entering the classroom for a final exam.
The -a ending
Always remember the 'a' at the end. It makes the word grammatically correct.
Social lubricant
Using this phrase makes you sound like a local and shows you care about the other person's success.
Meaning
Wishing someone success.
The -a ending
Always remember the 'a' at the end. It makes the word grammatically correct.
Social lubricant
Using this phrase makes you sound like a local and shows you care about the other person's success.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to wish someone luck?
___ na egzaminie!
The genitive case is required for this expression.
Fill in the blank.
Idę na rozmowę o pracę. - ________!
It is the appropriate response to someone facing a challenge.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Powodzenia
Powodzenia is used to wish success.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mam dzisiaj ważny mecz. B: ________!
Encouragement is needed before a match.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ na egzaminie!
The genitive case is required for this expression.
Idę na rozmowę o pracę. - ________!
It is the appropriate response to someone facing a challenge.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Powodzenia is used to wish success.
A: Mam dzisiaj ważny mecz. B: ________!
Encouragement is needed before a match.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, use 'Wszystkiego najlepszego' for birthdays.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
It is a genitive construction, implying 'I wish [some] luck'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite.
You can say 'Trzymam kciuki' instead.
Yes, it is very common in emails and text messages.
No, it is an uncountable noun in this context.
Absolutely not. That would be highly inappropriate.
Related Phrases
Trzymam kciuki
synonymI'm keeping my fingers crossed
Życzę powodzenia
builds onI wish you luck
Powodzonka
specialized formGood luck (diminutive)
