Understanding Dates and Seasons in Polish
How to Say Dates in Polish
The Polish language expresses dates by putting the day before the month and often uses ordinal numbers. Understanding the basic structure is essential to accurately convey dates.
pierwszego stycznia
first of January
dziesiątego marca
tenth of March
dwudziestego piątego grudnia
25th of December
Days of the Week in Polish
Days of the week in Polish have unique names that differ from English. Knowing these is beneficial for scheduling activities or simply understanding daily conversations.
- poniedziałek - Monday
- wtorek - Tuesday
- środa - Wednesday
- czwartek - Thursday
- piątek - Friday
- sobota - Saturday
- niedziela - Sunday
Polish Months at a Glance
Like English, Polish months are based on the Gregorian calendar, though their pronunciations and sometimes spellings are distinct.
- styczeń - January
- luty - February
- marzec - March
- kwiecień - April
- maj - May
- czerwiec - June
- lipiec - July
- sierpień - August
- wrzesień - September
- październik - October
- listopad - November
- grudzień - December
Describing Seasons in Polish
Discussing seasons is crucial for everyday conversations, from weather talk to holiday plans. Each season in Polish has its own word and associated weather.
wiosna
spring
lato
summer
jesień
autumn
zima
winter
Seasons and Weather Expressions
Understanding basic weather expressions is useful when talking about seasons. Here are some common phrases:
Latem jest ciepło.
It's warm in summer.
Zimą dużo pada śnieg.
In winter, it snows a lot.
Jesienią jest wietrznie i deszczowo.
Autumn is windy and rainy.
Further Reading
- PolishPod101: Dates and Time
A comprehensive guide on time expressions.
- Linguasorb: Polish Seasons Vocabulary
Polish season vocabulary for new learners.
- Polish Language Lessons
Explore more Polish vocabulary and grammar tips.