szanowna pani
dear madam (formal letter/email greeting)
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ʂaˈnɔv.na ˈpa.ɲi/
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Cultural Note
'Szanowna Pani' follows the same pattern as 'Szanowny Panie' but for women. Note that Polish professional titles are feminized: 'Pani Profesor', 'Pani Dyrektor'. This is not optional — using the wrong gender form is a significant social error.
📝 Example Sentences
Szanowna Pani Profesor, zwracam się z uprzejmą prośbą...
Dear Professor (female), I am reaching out with a polite request...
Szanowna Pani, w odpowiedzi na pani pytanie...
Dear Madam, in response to your question...