Meaning
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Cultural Background
Poles value directness in planning. Using this phrase shows you are reliable and ready to commit. Similar to Germany and Czechia, the 'sounds good' structure is a staple of polite, efficient social planning. In Polish business, this phrase is used to confirm understanding and agreement without being overly formal. Younger Poles often shorten it to 'Brzmi dobrze!' or 'Brzmi super!' in text messages.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a set phrase.
Add enthusiasm
Use 'To brzmi świetnie!' if you are really excited.
Meaning
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a set phrase.
Add enthusiasm
Use 'To brzmi świetnie!' if you are really excited.
Social glue
Use this to show you are listening and engaged.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
To brzmi _______.
The adverb 'dobrze' is required after the verb 'brzmieć'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to agree.
The verb must be 3rd person singular 'brzmi' and the adverb 'dobrze'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Chcesz iść na spacer? B: _______.
This is the standard response to a suggestion.
Match the English to the Polish.
Match the phrases.
Correct translation mapping.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTo brzmi _______.
The adverb 'dobrze' is required after the verb 'brzmieć'.
Choose the correct way to agree.
The verb must be 3rd person singular 'brzmi' and the adverb 'dobrze'.
A: Chcesz iść na spacer? B: _______.
This is the standard response to a suggestion.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Correct translation mapping.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is professional enough for most workplace interactions.
It is neutral. Use 'Zgadzam się' for very formal situations.
Because 'To' (it) is the subject, so it needs the 3rd person singular.
Yes, it is very common in casual speech.
No, 'To jest dobrze' means 'It is good'. 'To brzmi dobrze' means 'That sounds good'.
Don't use this phrase. Say 'Nie jestem pewien' (I'm not sure).
Yes, it is very common in text messages.
No, use 'Ta muzyka brzmi dobrze'.
No, it is used throughout Poland.
It's okay, but 'To brzmi interesująco' might be better.
It sounds like the 's' in 'pleasure'.
No, it is standard Polish.
Related Phrases
To brzmi świetnie
similarThat sounds great
To brzmi ciekawie
similarThat sounds interesting
Zgadzam się
synonymI agree
Dobry pomysł
similarGood idea
