Zawiadomienie

What is a notification (zawiadomienie)?

Zawiadomienie is a practical, informational form of writing. The sender communicates to a specific person or group of people that an event has just happened or will happen in the near future. Depending on the context, it can be official (e.g., from an institution) or private (from an individual).

Required elements of a notification

1. Place and date of writing — most often in the top right corner.
2. What, where, when — clearly state what the event is, where it takes place, and when it will happen (or when it happened).
3. Who is notifying — the sender (e.g., an administration, organizer, or a private person). This can appear directly in the text or as a name/institution at the end.

How to write a notification

• Be clear and specific — the key information is what–where–when.
• Match the tone to the situation: official (neutral) or private (more personal).
• If needed, add practical details (e.g., punctuality, contact information). These are optional but can be helpful.

Useful phrases

• Uprzejmie informujemy, że… — We kindly inform you that…
• Zawiadamiamy, iż… — We notify / inform that…
• W dniu… o godzinie… odbędzie się… — On… at… there will be…
• Miejscem wydarzenia będzie… — The event will take place at…
• Z radością zawiadamiam/zawiadamiamy, że… — I/We are happy to announce that…

Example (official notification)

Example (private notification)