więcej
/ˈvjɛn.t͡sɛj/
The English word "more" is translated into Polish as więcej.
więcej is used to describe a greater amount or number of something. You can use the phrase ciut więcej to mean "a bit more" of something, or trochę bardziej to mean "a little more" or "a little bit further" in a given situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word więcej is the comparative form of the adverb dużo, which means "much" or "many".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈvjɛn.tsɛj/.
Did you know?
- While więcej is used for quantity, Polish uses bardziej to mean 'more' when referring to intensity, quality or distance.
- The phrase nic więcej is the standard cultural shorthand for 'that is all' when finishing an order at a shop or restaurant.
- The word więcej is inherited from the Old Polish form więcej, which traces back to the Proto-Slavic root *vęťьjь.
Examples in context
- Nie ma więcej sera.There is no more cheese left.This sentence is useful for expressing that there is no more of a specific substance, in this case, cheese, using więcej.Tatoeba #12360002 by arie, translation #5878893 by CK
- Już nie chcę więcej.I don't want any more.This sentence is useful for expressing that one does not want any more of something, using więcej.Tatoeba #591597 by Bilberry, translation #31649 by CK
- Nie mam więcej pytań.I don't have any more questions.This sentence is useful for stating that one has no more questions, using więcej.Tatoeba #11573521 by tokzyk, translation #10358150 by Adelpa
- Ona jest bardziej przyjaznaShe is more friendly
- Potrzebuję więcej czasu.I need more time.
- Czy możesz mi dać jeszcze trochę kawy?Can you give me a bit more coffee?
- Powiedz to jeszcze raz.Say that again (one more time).
- Chciałbym trochę bardziej kwaśnego dżemu.I'd like a little bit more sour jam.
- 281 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are at a cafe.
- PawełCzy chcesz więcej herbaty, Anno?Do you want more tea, Anna?
- AnnaNie, dziękuję, nie chcę więcej.No, thank you, I don't want any more.
- PawełDobrze, to zamówię tylko dla siebie.Alright, then I will order just for myself.
- AnnaMoże zamówimy też więcej ciasta?Maybe we should also order more cake?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry więcej, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries więcej, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
