lotnisko
/lɔtˈɲis.kɔ/neuter
The English phrase "airport" is translated into Polish as lotnisko. Wiktionary also lists aeroport and port lotniczy.
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lotnisko | /lɔtˈɲis.kɔ/ | neuter |
| aeroport | /a.ɛˈrɔ.pɔrt/ | dated |
| port lotniczy | masculine | |
| aerodrom | /a.ɛˈrɔ.drɔm/ | dated, masculine |
The word refers to a place designated for airplanes.
Which one should you use?
While lotnisko is the common word for an airport, port lotniczy is a more formal term often used in official contexts or signage. The terms aerodrom and aeroport are dated.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Port lotniczy is slightly more formal than lotnisko but appropriate for everyday conversations. Aerodrom is considered dated and is less common in modern everyday Polish than lotnisko.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun lotnisko is lotniska. When saying you are 'at the airport', the noun lotnisko changes to the locative form lotnisku.
How do you pronounce it?
/lɔtˈɲis.kɔ/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word lotnisko contains the suffix -isko, which in Polish is often used to create words for a place where a specific action happens.
- The dated term aerodrom comes from the Ancient Greek words for 'air' and 'running' or 'course'.
Examples in context
- Jak daleko jest na lotnisko?How far is it to the airport?This sentence is useful for asking about the distance to the lotnisko.Tatoeba #3084370 by jeedrek, translation #18189 by CK
- Podwiozłem Toma na lotnisko.I picked Tom up at the airport.This sentence is useful for describing picking someone up at the lotnisko.Tatoeba #3922719 by jeedrek, translation #3024281 by CK
- Podrzuciłem ich na lotnisko.I dropped them off at the airport.This sentence is useful for describing dropping someone off at the lotnisko.Tatoeba #4946298 by aleksandraeska, translation #4946243 by raggione
- Na jakim lotnisku ląduje twój samolot?Which airport is your plane landing at?
- Kupiłem bilet na lot na najbliższe lotnisko.I bought a ticket for a flight to the nearest airport.
- Czy wiesz, gdzie jest lotnisko?Do you know where the airport is?
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Example conversation
Katarzyna and Tomasz are discussing their travel plans for a vacation.
- KatarzynaO której godzinie musimy być na lotnisku?What time do we have to be at the airport?
- TomaszPowinniśmy być tam trzy godziny przed lotem.We should be there three hours before the flight.
- KatarzynaCzy lotnisko jest daleko od centrum miasta?Is the airport far from the city center?
- TomaszTak, dlatego pojedziemy pociągiem.Yes, that is why we will go by train.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations and entries lotnisko, aeroport, aerodrom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aerodrom, aeroport, lotniczy, lotnisko, port, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
