siema
hey, what's up (very informal greeting)
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ˈɕɛ.ma/
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Cultural Note
'Siema' is a very casual, youthful greeting — a shortened form of 'jak się masz'. It's used exclusively among friends and peers, never in formal settings. Using it with a stranger or elder would be considered rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Siema, co tam u ciebie?
Hey, what's up with you?
Siema! Dawno się nie widzieliśmy!
Hey! We haven't seen each other in a long time!