czarny
/ˈt͡ʂar.nɘ/
The Polish word for black is czarny.
The adjective czarny is used to describe something that is absorbing all light. The noun form for the color itself is czerń.
Meaning: absorbing all light (adj)
Which one should you use?
While czarny is the default form, it changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use czarna for singular feminine nouns and czarne for neuter nouns. If you are describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group of people, use the masculine personal form czarni.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective czarny must agree with the noun it modifies. For feminine nouns, use czarna. For neuter nouns, use czarne. For groups consisting of men or mixed genders, use the masculine personal form czarni.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʂar.nɘ/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the slang term Czarnuch, as it is a derogatory and offensive way to refer to black people.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word czarny can also mean 'burnt' when referring to food, such as bread or toast that has been left in too long.
- Polish uses the word czarna in the phrase czarna robota to describe 'dirty work' or the unpleasant tasks that no one wants to do.
- The phonetic sound of the first syllable in czarny is a 'hard' sound that requires more muscular effort in the tongue than the English 'ch' in 'church'.
Examples in context
- Czy nie jest czarny?Is it not black?This sentence is useful for asking if an object is not black using the form czarny.Tatoeba #6313962 by arie, translation #42445 by CM
- Mój kot jest czarny.My cat is black.This sentence is useful for stating that a cat is black using the form czarny.Tatoeba #10545114 by tokzyk, translation #7844818 by Ricardo14
- Czy koń jest czarny?Is the horse black?This sentence is useful for asking if a horse is black using the form czarny.Tatoeba #13782751 by Just_Balls, translation #2132837 by CM
- Stół jest czarny.The table is black.
- Sukienka jest czarna.The dress is black.
- Mam czarną sukienkę.I have a black dress.
- Te bluzki są czarne.These blouses are black.
- To auto jest czarne.This car is black.
- Niebo jest ciemnoczarne.The sky is dark black.
- 45 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Piotr are looking at new clothes in a store.
- MałgorzataPopatrz na ten czarny sweter.Look at this black sweater.
- PiotrJest bardzo elegancki.It is very elegant.
- MałgorzataWolisz ten czy niebieski?Do you prefer this one or the blue one?
- PiotrWybieram czarny, bo pasuje do wszystkiego.I choose the black one because it matches everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black” translations and entries czarny, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
