wszystko
/ˈfʂɘst.kɔ/neuter
The English phrase "everything" is translated into Polish as wszystko.
wszystko is used to refer to a collective whole of unspecified things.
Meaning: all the things (pron)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish wszystko from other similar-sounding words: wszyscy is used for "everyone" (masculine personal plural), and wszystkie is used for "all" when referring to specific plural nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
wszystko is a neuter singular pronoun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈfʂɘst.kɔ/.
Did you know?
- The root of wszystko shares an ancestral connection with the Proto-Indo-European root for 'two', suggesting an ancient linguistic link between 'everything' and 'both' or 'the pair'.
- The word wszystko can be used idiomatically in phrases like wszystko jedno, which literally means 'everything one' means, but translates to 'it doesn't matter'.
- In certain Polish dialects, such as Silesian, you might hear the variation wszyjsko instead of the standard wszystko.
Examples in context
- Jest czas na wszystko.There's time for everything.This sentence demonstrates using wszystko in the context of time.Tatoeba #5441522 by pixelka, translation #5358566 by CK
- Robi dla niej wszystko.He does everything for her.This sentence shows how to use wszystko to describe actions done for someone.Tatoeba #12069331 by jimbojim, translation #9303695 by Nylez
- Czy wszystko w porządku?Is everything okay?This sentence is useful for asking if wszystko is okay.Tatoeba #957082 by zipangu, translation #273689 by CK
- 323 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are preparing to leave the house.
- PiotrCzy spakowałeś już wszystko?Did you pack everything already?
- AnnaTak, wszystko jest w torbie.Yes, everything is in the bag.
- PiotrTo świetnie, możemy już iść.That's great, we can go now.
- AnnaZamykam drzwi i wychodzimy.I'm locking the door and we're leaving.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everything” translations and entries wszystko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wszystko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
