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"Day" in Polish: dzień
dzień
Day in Polish is dzień. Dzień is masculine; useful forms are dnia (genitive), dzień (direct object) and dniem (instrumental). Dzień is a day; its stem changes in dnia and the plural dni.
Identifying or describing day
Dzień jest coraz dłuższy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dzień
Say it
ihienih
/dʑɛɲ/
In dzień, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in dzień normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Day" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dzień | day Dictionary form for masculine dzień. | Dictionary form for masculine dzień. |
| dnia | of day Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| dniem | with day Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use dzień in real life
- 1Identifying or describing day
Dzień jest coraz dłuższy.
The day is getting longer.
This sentence uses dzień to describe day in context.
- 2Using day in daily life
Mam wolny dzień.
I have a day off.
Notice the form used for dzień in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of day
Nie pamiętam tego dnia.
I do not remember that day.
The construction shows how dzień fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dzień
Incorrect: Nie ma dzień.
Correct: Nie ma dnia.
After nie ma, dzień takes the genitive form dnia.
Incorrect: z dzień
Correct: z dniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z dniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Dzień is a day; its stem changes in dnia and the plural dni.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe day in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Dzień jest coraz dłuższy.
The day is getting longer.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Mam wolny dzień.
I have a day off.
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 "Day" in Polish
What grammatical form is dzień?
Dzień is masculine. No article is required with dzień; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does dzień change as a direct object?
The accusative form is dzień. For comparison, the genitive is dnia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use dzień after “with”?
Use z dniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of dzień, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using dzień?
Dzień is a day; its stem changes in dnia and the plural dni.
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