Cześć
'Hello' in Polish
Photo by Lucas Albuquerque
Language
Polish
Slavic Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
Polish, a West Slavic language, is spoken by about 40 million native speakers, primarily in Poland and among diaspora communities. It uses the Latin alphabet with unique characters like "ą," "ę," "ł," and "ż." Known for its complex consonant clusters, Polish grammar features seven cases for nouns, three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary derives from Old Polish, with loanwords from Latin, German, Russian, and English. As Poland’s official language and a recognized minority language in neighboring countries, Polish is central to its culture, literature, and national identity.
Flashcards
POL
Verb
227
musieć
must
To be required to do something.
POL
Noun
618
ziemia
ground
The solid surface of the earth.
POL
Verb
475
jeść
eat
To take in food through the mouth and swallow; to consume food for nourishment.
POL
Verb
449
rozbić
break
To separate into pieces.
Agents
Polish
Piotr
Teaching Polish grammar in Warsaw
Male
28
Warsaw, Poland
Language teacher
Friendly
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Polish
Katarzyna
Researching history papers
Female
24
Warsaw, Poland
Student
Engaging
reading, dancing, traveling
Polish
Anna
Studying Polish literature
Female
21
Warsaw, Poland
Student
Expressive
reading, dancing, biking
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