koc
/ˈkɔt͡s/masculine
The Polish word for blanket is koc.
The word koc refers to a fabric blanket, typically one that is thick and warm.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Which one should you use?
While koc is a thick, warm fabric blanket, the word kołdra is specifically used for a duvet or comforter.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the genitive case, which is used to indicate possession or following a negation, the form changes to koca. When describing the act of covering yourself with a blanket, use the instrumental case form kocem.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɔts/
Did you know?
- The word koc shares a common ancestor with the Slovene word koconog, which refers to the 'blanket-legged' appearance of certain birds.
- The word koc is a linguistic immigrant, having entered the Polish language via Middle High German.
- While koc refers to the object, the act of wrapping oneself for warmth is often associated with the cozy concept of otulenie, which has no single-word equivalent in English.
Examples in context
- Koc jest nadal mokry.The blanket is still wet.This sentence shows how to describe the state of a koc.Tatoeba #4144997 by xilv, translation #4144844 by CK
- Przyniosłem ci inny koc.I brought you another blanket.This sentence demonstrates using koc when offering a different one.Tatoeba #6313389 by arie, translation #2299554 by CK
- Czy mógłbyś przynieść mi koc?Could you bring me a blanket?This sentence is a way to request a koc.Tatoeba #2428827 by jeedrek, translation #323547 by CK
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Katarzyna are sitting on the sofa in the evening.
- PiotrKatarzyna, czy masz pod ręką ciepły koc?Katarzyna, do you have a warm blanket nearby?
- KatarzynaTak, mam tutaj gruby, wełniany koc.Yes, I have a thick, woolen blanket here.
- PiotrDziękuję, jest mi naprawdę zimno.Thank you, I am really cold.
- KatarzynaOczywiście, przykryję cię tym kocem.Of course, I will cover you with this blanket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries koc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries koc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
