Dziękuję, ty jesteś miły.

Thank you, you are kind.

Breakdown of Dziękuję, ty jesteś miły.

• być: to be
• ty: you
• dziękuję: thank you
• miły: kind

Questions & Answers about Dziękuję, ty jesteś miły.

Why do we sometimes include ty (you) in the sentence when Polish often omits subject pronouns?

Polish verbs carry information about the subject, so saying ty (you) is not strictly necessary. Including ty can add emphasis or clarity. In Ty jesteś miły, it emphasizes that you specifically are nice, rather than just someone being nice.

Is the comma after Dziękuję required?

Yes, in written Polish, it is standard to place a comma before directly addressing someone or before continuing with a new thought. Hence, Dziękuję, ty jesteś miły uses the comma to show the pause after thank you before stating the observation that follows.

Why do we use jesteś instead of another form of to be?

Jesteś is the second-person singular present tense form of być (to be), meaning you are. It matches the subject ty. Different subjects require different conjugations, for example, ja jestem (I am), on/ona jest (he/she is), and so on.

Is miły always translated as nice?

Miły generally means nice, kind, or pleasant. The exact English equivalent depends on context. If someone is helpful, you might say they're kind, but if someone has a pleasant overall vibe, nice could fit best. In general usage, miły is akin to nice.

Should I ever use ty jesteś miły in a formal situation?

Not usually. This phrasing is informal. In a more formal setting, you would use Pan jest miły (addressing a man) or Pani jest miła (addressing a woman). Using ty is typically reserved for friends, family, or people you’re on informal terms with.

Why don't we say Dziękuję ci here?

Dziękuję ci directly includes the pronoun ci (to you), making it clear whom you're thanking. However, it’s completely acceptable to just say Dziękuję without it, as Dziękuję alone already means I thank (you). Whether or not you add ci depends on how personal or direct you want to be, but in everyday speech, simply Dziękuję is enough.