Polish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Five" in Polish: pięć
pięć
Five in Polish is pięć, the number 5. Its genitive form is pięciu. Pięć takes genitive plural in pięć biletów; in subject position a counted phrase often takes a singular neuter verb.
A useful quantity
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How to pronounce pięć
Say it
pientsh
/pjɛɲtɕ/
In pięć, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in pięć normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Five" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pięć | 5 Counting or dictionary form. | Counting or dictionary form. |
| pięciu | 5 in a genitive construction Changes with the grammar of the sentence. | Changes with the grammar of the sentence. |
| Mam pięć biletów. | I have five tickets. A complete quantity in a sentence. | A complete quantity in a sentence. |
How to use pięć in real life
- 1A useful quantity
Mam pięć biletów.
I have five tickets.
Pięć takes genitive plural in pięć biletów; in subject position a counted phrase often takes a singular neuter verb.
- 2Time or another everyday count
Czekam pięć minut.
I wait five minutes.
This sentence keeps pięć in the counting form and shows the noun used with it.
- 3A genitive construction
Nie mam pięciu złotych.
I do not have five zlotys.
Pięciu is the genitive form corresponding to pięć.
Mistakes English speakers make with pięć
Incorrect: Mam pięć bilety.
Correct: Mam pięć biletów.
The noun after pięć must use the case and number shown in Mam pięć biletów.
Incorrect: Nie mam pięć złotych.
Correct: Nie mam pięciu złotych.
This negative construction requires genitive pięciu, rather than counting form pięć.
Good to know
Pięć takes genitive plural in pięć biletów; in subject position a counted phrase often takes a singular neuter verb.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice a quantity of 5
Partner
Jak użyjesz tej liczby w zdaniu?
How will you use this number in a sentence?
You
Mam pięć biletów.
I have five tickets.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Czekam pięć minut.
I wait five minutes.
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 "Five" in Polish
What number does pięć express?
Pięć is 5. For example: Mam pięć biletów. — I have five tickets.
What noun form follows pięć?
Pięć takes genitive plural in pięć biletów; in subject position a counted phrase often takes a singular neuter verb.
Does pięć change in genitive constructions?
Yes. The form shown here is pięciu: Nie mam pięciu złotych. — I do not have five zlotys.
Can you give another example with pięć?
Czekam pięć minut. — I wait five minutes.
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