Polish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Time" in Polish: czas
czas
Time in Polish is czas. Czas is masculine; useful forms are czasu (genitive), czas (direct object) and czasem (instrumental). Czas is time generally; godzina refers to an hour or the clock time.
Identifying or describing time
Czas jest ograniczony.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce czas
Say it
khas
/tʂas/
In czas, cz is a hard ch-like sound. The content words in czas normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Time" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| czas | time Dictionary form for masculine czas. | Dictionary form for masculine czas. |
| czasu | of time Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| czasem | with time Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use czas in real life
- 1Identifying or describing time
Czas jest ograniczony.
Time is limited.
This sentence uses czas to describe time in context.
- 2Using time in daily life
Mam czas na rozmowę.
I have time to talk.
Notice the form used for czas in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of time
Nie mam dużo czasu.
I do not have much time.
The construction shows how czas fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with czas
Incorrect: Nie ma czas.
Correct: Nie ma czasu.
After nie ma, czas takes the genitive form czasu.
Incorrect: z czas
Correct: z czasem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z czasem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Czas is time generally; godzina refers to an hour or the clock time.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe time in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Czas jest ograniczony.
Time is limited.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Mam czas na rozmowę.
I have time to talk.
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 "Time" in Polish
What grammatical form is czas?
Czas is masculine. No article is required with czas; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does czas change as a direct object?
The accusative form is czas. For comparison, the genitive is czasu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use czas after “with”?
Use z czasem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of czas, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using czas?
Czas is time generally; godzina refers to an hour or the clock time.
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