Polish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Now" in Polish: teraz
teraz
Now in Polish is teraz. Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
A first use of now
Teraz jestem w domu.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce teraz
Say it
teraz
/tɛras/
In teraz, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in teraz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Now" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| teraz | Now The main expression for now. | The main expression for now. |
| w tej chwili | Now Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use teraz in real life
- 1A first use of now
Teraz jestem w domu.
I am at home now.
This is a natural setting for teraz.
- 2A second conversational context
Co robisz teraz?
What are you doing now?
Notice how teraz fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Nie mogę teraz rozmawiać.
I cannot talk now.
Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
Mistakes English speakers make with teraz
Incorrect: w teraz
Correct: teraz
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is teraz. Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
Incorrect: teraz ja jest w domu
Correct: teraz
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in teraz; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice now
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Teraz jestem w domu.
I am at home now.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Co robisz teraz?
What are you doing now?
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 "Now" in Polish
When should I say teraz?
Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
Is w tej chwili another way to say now?
W tej chwili is a useful related expression. The main form here is teraz; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with teraz?
Avoid w teraz. The correct expression is teraz; Teraz is now; już can mean already or now in a transition, but does not replace teraz in every context.
Can you show teraz in a sentence?
Nie mogę teraz rozmawiać. — I cannot talk now.
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