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"Beautiful" in Polish: piękny
piękny
Beautiful in Polish is piękny in the masculine singular. Use piękna for a feminine noun and piękne for a neuter noun or many non-masculine-personal plurals.
A simple sentence
To piękny dzień.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce piękny
Say it
PYENK-nih
/ˈpjɛŋ.knɨ/
Piękny stresses pięk. Before k, ę commonly sounds like a nasal vowel followed by ng; final y is not English ee.
"Beautiful" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| piękny | beautiful Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| piękna | beautiful Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| piękne | beautiful Neuter singular or non-masculine-personal plural. | Neuter singular or non-masculine-personal plural. |
How to use piękny in real life
- 1A simple sentence
To piękny dzień.
It is a beautiful day.
Dzień is masculine.
- 2An everyday situation
Ta róża jest piękna.
This rose is beautiful.
Róża is feminine.
- 3A useful question
To piękne miasto.
It is a beautiful city.
Miasto is neuter.
Mistakes English speakers make with piękny
Incorrect: Piękny miasto
Correct: Piękne miasto
Use a neuter adjective with miasto.
Incorrect: Ta róża jest piękny.
Correct: Ta róża jest piękna.
The adjective agrees with feminine róża.
Good to know
Piękny is stronger than a casual nice in many contexts. Ładny often means pretty or nice-looking; choose the description that fits your tone.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Admire a city
Partner
Jak podoba ci się miasto?
How do you like the city?
You
To piękne miasto.
It is a beautiful city.
Partner
I mamy piękny dzień.
And we have a beautiful day.
You
Tak, pogoda jest świetna.
Yes, the weather is great.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beautiful" in Polish
What is the feminine form of piękny?
Piękna is feminine singular.
How do I describe a beautiful city?
Piękne miasto uses neuter agreement with miasto.
What is the difference between piękny and ładny?
Both can describe appearance, but piękny commonly expresses stronger beauty, while ładny often means pretty or nice.
Does Polish beautiful change in the plural?
Yes. Piękne is used for many non-masculine-personal plurals; piękni is the masculine-personal plural.
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