niebieski
/ɲɛˈbjɛs.ki/
The English word blue is translated into Polish as niebieski. Wiktionary also lists błękitny.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA |
|---|---|
| niebieski | /ɲɛˈbjɛs.ki/ |
| błękitny | /bwɛŋˈkit.nɘ/ |
The primary way to describe the color blue is with the adjective niebieski. Related verbs include niebieścić, zaniebieszczać and zaniebieszczyć, which mean to make something blue, while the noun modraszek refers to a butterfly of the subfamily Polyommatinae.
Which one should you use?
niebieski is the standard, general word for the color blue. In contrast, błękitny specifically refers to a light, bright blue, such as azure or sky blue.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective niebieski changes its ending depending on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use niebieska when describing a feminine noun, and use niebieskie for neuter singular nouns or any plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ɲɛˈbjɛs.ki/', 'syllables': 3, 'stressed_syllable': '2 of 3'}
Did you know?
- While niebieski is the general term for blue, błękitny comes from a Middle High German word meaning 'brightness'.
Examples in context
- To jest niebieski koń.This is a blue horse.This sentence demonstrates the use of niebieski to describe a horse.Tatoeba #3743401 by lato365, translation #12898686 by araneo
- Nie ma niebieskich kotów.There are no blue cats.This sentence shows the form niebieskich used for the plural of niebieski.Tatoeba #10741863 by Shounen, translation #10741239 by carlosalberto
- Jej sweter jest niebieski.Her sweater is blue.This sentence illustrates the use of niebieski to describe a sweater.Tatoeba #1729038 by zipangu, translation #1728984 by CM
- Wszystkie ławki w parku są niebieskie.All the benches in the park are blue.
- Lubię ten błękitny kubek.I like this blue cup.
- 68 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Katarzyna are looking at a new car.
- PiotrPodoba ci się ten niebieski samochód?Do you like this blue car?
- KatarzynaTak, ten kolor jest bardzo ładny.Yes, this color is very pretty.
- PiotrMyślę, że niebieski pasuje do ciebie.I think blue suits you.
- KatarzynaMasz rację, kupię go!You are right, I will buy it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries niebieski, błękitny, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries błękitny, niebieski, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
