Polish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Late" in Polish: późno
późno
Late in Polish is późno. Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
A first use of late
Wracam późno.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce późno
Say it
poozhno
/puʑnɔ/
In późno, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in późno normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Late" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| późno | Late The main expression for late. | The main expression for late. |
| za późno | Late Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use późno in real life
- 1A first use of late
Wracam późno.
I return late.
This is a natural setting for późno.
- 2A second conversational context
Jest już późno.
It is late now.
Notice how późno fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Przyjechała późno wieczorem.
She arrived late in the evening.
Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
Mistakes English speakers make with późno
Incorrect: wracam późny
Correct: późno
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is późno. Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
Incorrect: pozno
Correct: późno
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in późno; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice late
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Wracam późno.
I return late.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jest już późno.
It is late now.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Late" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Late" in Polish
When should I say późno?
Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
Is za późno another way to say late?
Za późno is a useful related expression. The main form here is późno; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with późno?
Avoid wracam późny. The correct expression is późno; Późno describes a late time; spóźniony means late relative to an appointment or schedule.
Can you show późno in a sentence?
Przyjechała późno wieczorem. — She arrived late in the evening.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
