koń
/ˈkɔɲ/masculine
The English word horse is translated into Polish as koń. Wiktionary also lists klacz.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| koń | /ˈkɔɲ/ /ˈkɔɲ/ (Middle, Polish) |
masculine |
| klacz | /ˈklat͡ʂ/ | feminine |
This term refers to members of the species Equus ferus.
Which one should you use?
koń is a masculine noun, whereas klacz is a feminine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of koń is konie. When the horse is the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence 'I see a horse', the form koń changes to konia.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɔɲ/
Did you know?
- In Polish chess terminology, the knight piece is not called a 'knight' but is instead called koń, meaning 'horse'.
- If you call a man a koń in a positive way, you are calling him very strong or physically impressive. However, in a negative context, it can suggest he is clumsy or lacks elegance.
- Polish uses the word koń in the expression koń pociągowy, which literally means 'draft horse' but is used to describe the hardest worker in a team.
Examples in context
- To był mój koń.That was my horse.This sentence is useful for identifying ownership of a koń.Tatoeba #3384533 by MarekMazurkiewicz, translation #12936114 by araneo
- Ile zębów ma koń?How many teeth does a horse have?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the physical characteristics of a koń.Tatoeba #5416829 by zipangu, translation #6155578 by sundown
- Ten koń jest biały.The horse is white.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a koń.Tatoeba #3745985 by lato365, translation #5257037 by solejar
- Widziałem pięknego konia na polu.I saw a beautiful horse in the field.
- Kobyła była bardzo łagodna i spokojna.The mare was very gentle and calm.
- Idziemy na przejażdżkę koniem?Shall we go for a horse ride?
- Chodźmy na przejażdżkę konną.Let's go for a horse ride.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are walking in the countryside.
- AnnaSpójrz, tam biegnie szybki koń.Look, a fast horse is running there.
- PawełTak, to jest bardzo silny koń.Yes, that is a very strong horse.
- AnnaCzy ten koń należy do kogoś?Does that horse belong to someone?
- PawełMyślę, że to koń z pobliskiej stajni.I think it is a horse from a nearby stable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries koń, klacz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
