góra
/ˈɡu.ra/feminine
The English word "mountain" is góra in Polish.
góra refers to a large mass of earth and rock. Depending on the context, the word can also mean "up" or "above".
Meaning: large mass of earth and rock (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word góra can mean mountain, hill or up.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Podhale region, the term wierch is used to refer to a mountain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of góra is góry. When the mountain is the direct object of a verb, such as in "I see a mountain", the form changes to górę.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɡu.ra/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Because góra can mean 'up', the phrase z góry dziękuję translates literally to 'from mountain thank you', but it actually means 'thank you in advance'.
- The Polish word for 'miner', górnik, is derived from góra because mines were historically viewed as the inside of a mountain.
- In Polish, the phrase góra i dół is used not just for physical locations but to describe a 'rollercoaster' of emotions or volatile changes.
Examples in context
- Góra jest pokryta śniegiem.The mountain is covered with snow.This sentence shows the use of góra to describe a mountain covered in snow.Tatoeba #353863 by zipangu, translation #47709 by CK
- To najwyższa góra na świecie.It is the highest mountain in the world.This sentence uses góra to describe the highest mountain in the world.Tatoeba #3630989 by Katubeltza, translation #3630666 by MTC
- Ta góra jest pokryta śniegiem.That mountain is covered with snow.This sentence uses góra to identify a specific mountain covered in snow.Tatoeba #601343 by buari, translation #68359 by CK
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Paweł are looking at a map of Poland.
- KatarzynaKtóra góra jest najtrudniejsza do zdobycia?Which mountain is the hardest to climb?
- PawełMyślę, że ta góra jest najbardziej stroma.I think this mountain is the steepest.
- KatarzynaChcę zobaczyć tę górę w lato.I want to see this mountain in summer.
- PawełTo będzie świetna wyprawa, Katarzyno.That will be a great expedition, Katarzyna.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mountain” translations and entries góra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries góra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
