zawsze
/ˈzaf.ʂɛ/
The Polish word for "always" is zawsze. Wiktionary also lists zawżdy.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zawsze | /ˈzaf.ʂɛ/ /ˈzaf.ʂɛ/ (Middle, Polish) |
|
| zawżdy | /ˈza.vʐdɘ/ | archaic |
Both zawsze and zawżdy mean "at all times".
Which one should you use?
zawsze is the standard form used in modern Polish, whereas zawżdy is an archaic form.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form zawżdy is archaic and is no longer used in standard modern Polish speech.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈzaf.ʂɛ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Using zawżdy in a modern conversation would likely be interpreted as a joke or a deliberate attempt to sound like a 16th-century nobleman.
- While zawsze means 'always', it is also used in the phrase zawsze chętnie to express that someone is 'more than happy' to do something.
- The word zawsze originates from a combination of roots meaning 'behind' and 'all the times'.
Examples in context
- On zawsze był inny.He was always different.Tatoeba #3127237 by jeedrek, translation #2798986 by Hybrid
- Ja zawsze to robię.I always do that.Tatoeba #5360882 by nusia2302, translation #2291827 by CK
- Zawsze o tym myślę.I always think about it.Tatoeba #8916610 by nusia2302, translation #4983799 by CK
- W naszej firmie zawsze stawiamy na jakość.In our company, we always prioritize quality.
- Musimy bezwzględnie przestrzegać zasad bezpieczeństwa.We must always follow safety regulations without exceptions.
- Moja siostra jest cały czas spóźniona.My sister is always late.
- Zawsze potrzeba czasu, aby osiągnąć sukces.Success always takes time.
- Czy zawsze gotujesz kolację dla rodziny?Do you always cook dinner for your family?
- Kocham cię zawsze i wszędzie.I love you always and everywhere.
- On jest zawsze uśmiechnięty.He is always smiling.
- 527 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are discussing their morning habits.
- PiotrCzy pijesz kawę rano?Do you drink coffee in the morning?
- AnnaTak, zawsze piję kawę po obudzeniu.Yes, I always drink coffee after waking up.
- PiotrJa zawsze wolę herbatę.I always prefer tea.
- AnnaTo ciekawe, Anna woli kawę.That's interesting, Anna prefers coffee.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations and entries zawsze, zawżdy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zawsze, zawżdy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
