Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to know (a fact)" in Polish: wiedzieć
wiedzieć
To know (a fact) in Polish is wiedzieć. The useful forms are wiem (I), wiesz (you, singular) and wie (he, she or it). Wiedzieć is used for facts and information; znać is used for familiarity with people or places.
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How to pronounce wiedzieć
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vieihietsh
/vjɛdʑɛtɕ/
In wiedzieć, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in wiedzieć normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to know (a fact)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wiedzieć | to know (a fact) Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| wiem | I know (a fact) First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| wiesz | you know (a fact) Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| wie | he or she knows (a fact) Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use wiedzieć in real life
- 1Your own action
Wiem, gdzie jest dworzec.
I know where the station is.
Wiem is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Wiesz, o której odjeżdża pociąg?
Do you know what time the train leaves?
Use wiesz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Ona wie o spotkaniu.
She knows about the meeting.
Wiedzieć is used for facts and information; znać is used for familiarity with people or places.
Mistakes English speakers make with wiedzieć
Incorrect: Ja wiedzieć.
Correct: Ja wiem.
Conjugate wiedzieć with ja: wiem. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty wiem.
Correct: Ty wiesz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of wiedzieć is wiesz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Wiedzieć is used for facts and information; znać is used for familiarity with people or places.
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Talk about know (a fact)
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Wiem, gdzie jest dworzec.
I know where the station is.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Wiesz, o której odjeżdża pociąg?
Do you know what time the train leaves?
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FAQ
Common questions about "to know (a fact)" in Polish
What does wiedzieć mean?
Wiedzieć is used for facts and information; znać is used for familiarity with people or places.
How do I use wiedzieć with “I”?
The first-person form is wiem. For example: Wiem, gdzie jest dworzec. — I know where the station is.
How do I ask one person using wiedzieć?
Use wiesz for informal singular you. Wiesz, o której odjeżdża pociąg? — Do you know what time the train leaves?
What is the third-person form of wiedzieć?
Use wie with a singular subject. Ona wie o spotkaniu. — She knows about the meeting.
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