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"When?" in Polish: kiedy
kiedy
When? in Polish is kiedy. Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
A first use of when?
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How to pronounce kiedy
Say it
kiedih
/kjɛdɨ/
In kiedy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in kiedy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"When?" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kiedy | When? The main expression for when?. | The main expression for when?. |
| od kiedy | since when Adds the starting-point meaning with od. | Adds the starting-point meaning with od. |
How to use kiedy in real life
- 1A first use of when?
Kiedy przyjedziesz?
When will you arrive?
This is a natural setting for kiedy.
- 2A second conversational context
Nie wiem, kiedy wrócę.
I do not know when I will return.
Notice how kiedy fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Od kiedy tutaj mieszkasz?
Since when have you lived here?
Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
Mistakes English speakers make with kiedy
Incorrect: kiedy przyjedziesz jutra
Correct: kiedy
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is kiedy. Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
Incorrect: od kiedyś tu mieszkasz
Correct: kiedy
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in kiedy; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice when?
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Kiedy przyjedziesz?
When will you arrive?
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Nie wiem, kiedy wrócę.
I do not know when I will return.
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 "When?" in Polish
When should I say kiedy?
Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
Is od kiedy another way to say when??
Od kiedy is a useful related expression. The main form here is kiedy; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with kiedy?
Avoid kiedy przyjedziesz jutra. The correct expression is kiedy; Kiedy asks when; od kiedy means since when and do kiedy means until when.
Can you show kiedy in a sentence?
Od kiedy tutaj mieszkasz? — Since when have you lived here?
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