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.

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.

1. styczeń - January
2. luty - February
3. marzec - March
4. kwiecień - April
5. maj - May
6. czerwiec - June
7. lipiec - July
8. sierpień - August
9. wrzesień - September
10. październik - October
11. listopad - November
12. 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.

Seasons and Weather Expressions

Understanding basic weather expressions is useful when talking about seasons. Here are some common phrases: