Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to call (phone)" in Polish: dzwonić
dzwonić
To call (phone) in Polish is dzwonić. The useful forms are dzwonię (I), dzwonisz (you, singular) and dzwoni (he, she or it). Dzwonić do plus genitive means phone someone; wołać means call out to someone.
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How to pronounce dzwonić
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dzvonitsh
/dzvɔɲitɕ/
In dzwonić, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in dzwonić normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to call (phone)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dzwonić | to call (phone) Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| dzwonię | I call (phone) First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| dzwonisz | you call (phone) Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| dzwoni | he or she calls (phone) Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use dzwonić in real life
- 1Your own action
Dzwonię do mamy wieczorem.
I phone Mom in the evening.
Dzwonię is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Dzwonisz do hotelu?
Are you calling the hotel?
Use dzwonisz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Telefon dzwoni od minuty.
The phone has been ringing for a minute.
Dzwonić do plus genitive means phone someone; wołać means call out to someone.
Mistakes English speakers make with dzwonić
Incorrect: Ja dzwonić.
Correct: Ja dzwonię.
Conjugate dzwonić with ja: dzwonię. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty dzwonię.
Correct: Ty dzwonisz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of dzwonić is dzwonisz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Dzwonić do plus genitive means phone someone; wołać means call out to someone.
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Talk about call (phone)
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Dzwonię do mamy wieczorem.
I phone Mom in the evening.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Dzwonisz do hotelu?
Are you calling the hotel?
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 "to call (phone)" in Polish
What does dzwonić mean?
Dzwonić do plus genitive means phone someone; wołać means call out to someone.
How do I use dzwonić with “I”?
The first-person form is dzwonię. For example: Dzwonię do mamy wieczorem. — I phone Mom in the evening.
How do I ask one person using dzwonić?
Use dzwonisz for informal singular you. Dzwonisz do hotelu? — Are you calling the hotel?
What is the third-person form of dzwonić?
Use dzwoni with a singular subject. Telefon dzwoni od minuty. — The phone has been ringing for a minute.
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