szanowny panie
dear sir (formal letter/email greeting)
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ʂaˈnɔv.nɨ ˈpa.ɲɛ/
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Cultural Note
Polish formal correspondence is highly codified. 'Szanowny Panie' is followed by the person's title in vocative case — 'Szanowny Panie Dyrektorze', 'Szanowny Panie Profesorze'. Using someone's title is very important in Polish professional culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Szanowny Panie Dyrektorze, piszę w sprawie...
Dear Director (male), I am writing regarding...
Szanowny Panie, dziękuję za odpowiedź.
Dear Sir, thank you for your reply.