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What is the polish phrase for calm down?

There are a few ways to say "calm down" in Polish, depending on the context and desired level of formality:

Formal:

* Uspokój się. (Literally: Calm yourself.) This is the most direct and formal translation.

* Zachowaj spokój. (Literally: Maintain calm.) This is a more polite and indirect way to say it.

Informal:

* Uspokój się, kochanie! (Calm down, darling!) This is a more casual and affectionate way to say it.

* Spokojnie! (Calmly!) This is a short and informal way to say it, similar to "Chill out!" in English.

* Odetchnij głęboko. (Take a deep breath.) This is a suggestion to help someone calm down.

Other options:

* Nie denerwuj się. (Don't get upset.)

* Nie panikuj. (Don't panic.)

The best phrase to use will depend on the situation and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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