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Other ways to say it

Saying thank you

• nie ma za codon't mention itThe answer to dziękuję, literally there is nothing for; proszę works too.

Refusing and disagreeing

• nienoThe plain no; on its own it is short, so add dziękuję.
• nie, dziękujęno, thank youTurning down an offer politely: a bag at the till, a second helping.
• niestety nieunfortunately notA softer no with regret in it: są pączki? Niestety nie.
• nie bardzonot reallyA no that leaves the door open: smakuje ci? Nie bardzo.
• nie ma mowyno wayLiterally there is no talk of it; firm, among people you know.