witamy

Witamy is a Polish word that primarily functions as a greeting meaning “we welcome” or simply “welcome.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb witać, which means to greet. In everyday use, witamy appears in phrases that convey hospitality, invitation, or cordial reception.

The form is most commonly encountered in customer service and public communication. For example, Witamy Państwa translates to “We welcome you, ladies and gentlemen,” a polite opening used in formal settings such as events, presentations, or signage. Another common usage is Witamy w naszym hotelu or Witamy na naszej stronie, meaning “Welcome to our hotel” or “Welcome to our website.” In informal speech, different verb forms are used, such as witam (I welcome) or witasz (you welcome), with witamy serving the inclusive “we” form.

Linguistically, witamy derives from the Polish verb witać. Related forms include witają (they greet) and the imperative forms witaj (singular informal) and witajcie (plural informal). The word is predominantly a verb and is not typically treated as a proper noun; it is most often found in sentences or on signs and communications aimed at greeting an audience or visitors.

In modern usage, witamy remains a standard, neutral expression of welcome across formal and informal contexts. It is a common feature of hospitality language, public announcements, and customer-facing communication in Polish.