Polish · Time, Numbers & Colors

"Today" in Polish: dzisiaj

dzisiaj

Say it: JEE-shaiadverb/ˈd͡ʑi.ɕaj/

Today in Polish is dzisiaj, often shortened to dziś. Both forms refer to the current day and work in ordinary sentences.

A simple sentence

Dzisiaj pracuję.
I am working today.
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How to pronounce dzisiaj

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JEE-shai

/ˈd͡ʑi.ɕaj/

Dzisiaj has two syllables and stresses dzi. The ś-like consonant is soft; dziś is the shorter one-syllable form.

"Today" in Polish: quick reference

PolishEnglish
dzisiajtoday

Full form.

dziśtoday

Common shorter form.

na dzisiajfor today

Useful when discussing plans or tasks.

How to use dzisiaj in real life

  1. 1A simple sentence

    Dzisiaj pracuję.

    I am working today.

    The time word can begin the statement.

  2. 2An everyday situation

    Co robisz dzisiaj?

    What are you doing today?

    Dzisiaj can also follow the verb and object.

  3. 3A useful question

    Dzisiaj jest sobota.

    Today is Saturday.

    Weekdays normally use lowercase spelling.

Mistakes English speakers make with dzisiaj

Incorrect: W dzisiaj pracuję.

Correct: Dzisiaj pracuję.

Use the time adverb without w in this pattern.

Incorrect: Dzisiaj jest Sobota.

Correct: Dzisiaj jest sobota.

Polish weekday names normally begin with lowercase letters.

Good to know

Dziś and dzisiaj are both natural. An exact date or weekday is clearer than today when a message may be read later or across time zones.

Read this practice conversation aloud

Make a plan today

  1. Partner

    Co robisz dzisiaj?

    What are you doing today?

  2. You

    Dzisiaj mam wolne.

    I have today off.

  3. Partner

    Chcesz iść na spacer?

    Do you want to go for a walk?

  4. You

    Tak, chętnie.

    Yes, gladly.

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 "Today" in Polish

Are dziś and dzisiaj different days?

No. Both mean today; dziś is a shorter form.

Does today need a preposition?

Not in ordinary expressions such as dzisiaj pracuję.

Where does dzisiaj go in a sentence?

It can appear in several positions depending on emphasis, including the beginning or end of a simple sentence.

How do I say for today?

Na dzisiaj is a useful phrase for plans or work intended for today.

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