i
The Polish word for "and" is i. Wiktionary also lists oraz and tudzież.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA |
|---|---|
| i | |
| oraz | /ˈɔ.ras/ /ˈɔ.rɒs/ (Middle, Polish) |
| tudzież | /ˈtu.d͡ʑɛʂ/ /ˈtu.d͡ʑɛʂ/ (Middle, Polish) |
| a | /ˈa/ /ˈa/ (Middle, Polish) |
All these forms are used to connect similar words or phrases. The most common way to say "and" is i, which is used to connect words of the same grammatical case, much like in English.
Which one should you use?
i is the most common and neutral way to say "and". oraz can be translated as "and" or "as well as" and is often used to connect items in a list or to avoid repeating i. tudzież means "as well as" or "and also". While a can mean "and", it is frequently used to introduce a contrast or a change in topic, similar to the English words "but" or "whereas".
How does it change in a sentence?
i is used to connect words of the same grammatical case.
Did you know?
- The complex-sounding word tudzież actually traces its roots back to the Proto-Slavic phrase tude že, meaning 'there/at that place indeed'.
- The word oraz is so formal that it is often used in legal documents or official lists to provide a sense of precision and weight.
Examples in context
- Mam psa i kota.I have a dog and a cat.This sentence shows how to use i to connect two animals.Tatoeba #4934134 by Martka, translation #441581 by CK
- Mamy kota i psa.We have a cat and a dog.Tatoeba #525282 by Wimmer, translation #249147 by CK
- Jest kawa i kawa.There is coffee, and… coffee.This sentence shows the use of i in a repetitive context.Tatoeba #356920 by zipangu, translation #62263 by frpzzd
- Przyszedłem i odłożyłem swoje rzeczy na stół.I came and put my things on the table.
- Dziękujemy za zaproszenie oraz za gościnność.Thank you for the invitation and for your hospitality.
- Poszedłem do sklepu i kupiłem jabłka.I went to the store and bought apples.
- Kupiłem chleb i masło.I bought bread and butter.
- Weszliśmy na górę, a następnie zeszliśmy na dół.We went up the hill, and then we went down.
- 2641 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Tomasz are planning their grocery shopping.
- AgnieszkaKupimy chleb i mleko?Will we buy bread and milk?
- TomaszTak, i masło.Yes, and butter.
- AgnieszkaTomasz, potrzebujemy też jajka i mąki.Tomasz, we also need eggs and flour.
- TomaszDobrze, dodam to do listy.Okay, I will add that to the list.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries oraz, tudzież, a, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, oraz, tudzież, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
