Polish phrases

While English speaking players can be found on kurnik, the vast majority of Hex players are Polish. Therefore it is a good idea to know a few standard phrases. kurnik vernacular is full of standard phrases and abbreviations, making it possible to convey very exactly some common in-game messages.

cze, czesc, siema

hi

nara, narka

see you

tak

yes

nie

no

Observe that no in Polish means "yes". This may sometimes lead to misunderstandings.

dz, dzieki, dziekuje

thank you

grasz, gramy, zagrasz

an invitation to a game

zm, zmiana, zamiana

switch [colors]

spoko, jasne

ok

gr, gratki, gratulacje

congratulations (to a winning opponent)

nie mowie po polsku

I don't speak Polish

ost, ostatni(a)

last [game]