Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to drink" in Polish: pić
pić
To drink in Polish is pić. The useful forms are piję (I), pijesz (you, singular) and pije (he, she or it). Pić is imperfective and describes drinking as an activity; wypić emphasizes finishing a drink.
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How to pronounce pić
Say it
pitsh
/pʲitɕ/
In pić, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in pić normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to drink" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pić | to drink Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| piję | I drink First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| pijesz | you drink Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| pije | he or she drinks Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use pić in real life
- 1Your own action
Piję herbatę bez cukru.
I drink tea without sugar.
Piję is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Pijesz wystarczająco dużo wody?
Do you drink enough water?
Use pijesz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Dziecko pije mleko.
The child drinks milk.
Pić is imperfective and describes drinking as an activity; wypić emphasizes finishing a drink.
Mistakes English speakers make with pić
Incorrect: Ja pić.
Correct: Ja piję.
Conjugate pić with ja: piję. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty piję.
Correct: Ty pijesz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of pić is pijesz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Pić is imperfective and describes drinking as an activity; wypić emphasizes finishing a drink.
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Talk about drink
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Piję herbatę bez cukru.
I drink tea without sugar.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Pijesz wystarczająco dużo wody?
Do you drink enough water?
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 drink" in Polish
What does pić mean?
Pić is imperfective and describes drinking as an activity; wypić emphasizes finishing a drink.
How do I use pić with “I”?
The first-person form is piję. For example: Piję herbatę bez cukru. — I drink tea without sugar.
How do I ask one person using pić?
Use pijesz for informal singular you. Pijesz wystarczająco dużo wody? — Do you drink enough water?
What is the third-person form of pić?
Use pije with a singular subject. Dziecko pije mleko. — The child drinks milk.
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