w porządku
/f‿pɔˈʐɔnt.ku/
The English phrase "alright" can be translated into Polish as w porządku.
w porządku is used both to express agreement, similar to saying "okay" and to describe a state of being, such as when saying "everything is fine".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the preposition w (in) and the noun porządek in its locative case, which means "order". Literally, it translates to "in order".
Which one should you use?
While w porządku implies that a situation is acceptable or "in order", the word dobrze focuses more on the quality of being "good" or "well".
How does it change in a sentence?
When asking if things are alright, you can use the phrase with the pronoun wszystko (everything) to form the question Wszystko w porządku?
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /f‿pɔˈʐɔnt.ku/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Poland, saying w porządku with a specific descending intonation can be used to shut down a conversation or indicate a reluctant agreement.
- The phrase w porządku is a semantic relative of the Hungarian word rendben, which also translates literally to 'in order'.
- Despite meaning 'alright', the noun porządek can be used as an exclamation to demand that someone behave themselves.
Examples in context
- W porządku.Alright.This example shows a simple way to say "Alright."Tatoeba #776334 by lde, translation #2897148 by megamanenm
- Wszystko w porządku?Are you alright?This example demonstrates how to ask "Are you alright?" using the phrase w porządku.Tatoeba #889252 by konradutkowski, translation #982273 by Arraroak
- W porządku, zajmę się tym jutro.Alright, I will take care of it tomorrow.
Example conversation
Piotr and Małgorzata are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- PiotrMożemy spotkać się o piątej?Can we meet at five?
- MałgorzataTak, to jest w porządku.Yes, that is alright.
- PiotrDobrze, to widzimy się wtedy.Good, see you then.
- MałgorzataDo zobaczenia, Piotr.See you, Piotr.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry w porządku, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries w, w porządku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
