okazja
/ɔˈka.zja/feminine
The Polish word for bargain is okazja.
okazja is used to describe an item bought at a low price. In advertising, you will often see the phrase okazja cenowa to highlight a specific price-based bargain or price opportunity.
Meaning: item bought at a low price (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word okazja literally means 'occasion' or 'opportunity', which implies a timely opportunity to buy something.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the genitive case, used after prepositions like 'szukać' (to look for), the word becomes okazji.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables with the stress on the second syllable: /ɔˈka.zja/.
Did you know?
- The root of okazja is related to the Latin word for 'falling', suggesting an opportunity is something that 'falls' into one's path.
- Unlike English, where 'bargain' can be a verb meaning to negotiate, okazja is strictly a noun and cannot be used to describe the act of haggling.
- While okazja means 'bargain' in a shopping context, it is also used to describe a 'chance' or 'opportunity' for something non-material, such as a career break.
Examples in context
- To prawdziwa okazja.It's a real bargain.This sentence is useful for expressing that something is a real okazja.Tatoeba #567232 by Bilberry, translation #435204 by CK
- Kupiłem torebkę na wyprzedaży za jedynie 50 zł! Co za "okazja"!I bought a handbag on sale for only 50 zł! What a "bargain"!
- Ta wyprzedaż to "super oferta"! Musisz zobaczyć, ile można zaoszczędzić.This sale is a "super offer"! You have to see how much you can save.
- W tym sklepie zawsze znajdziesz "okazyjne ceny" na ubrania.In this store, you'll always find "bargain prices" on clothes.
- Ta książka jest "super okazją"! Nie przepłacaj gdzie indziej.This book is a "great bargain"! Don't overpay elsewhere.
- Ta sukienka to świetna okazja.This dress is a great bargain.
- Cena tego laptopa to super okazja.The price of this laptop is a super bargain.
Example conversation
Anna and Tomasz are shopping at a clothing store.
- AnnaSpójrz na tę kurtkę, to okazja!Look at this jacket, it's a bargain!
- TomaszMasz rację, jest bardzo tania.You're right, it's very cheap.
- AnnaKupisz ją dla mnie?Will you buy it for me?
- TomaszDobrze, niech ci będzie.Okay, fine then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bargain” translations and entries okazja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
