noc
/ˈnɔt͡s/feminine
The Polish word for night is noc.
Noc refers to the period of time between sunset and sunrise.
Meaning: period between sunset and sunrise (noun)
Which one should you use?
While noc is the standard form, you may encounter the diminutive Nocka, which is used to express warmth or affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form in the nominative case is noce.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnɔts/
Did you know?
- The word północ serves a double meaning in Polish, referring to both 'midnight' and the cardinal direction 'north'.
- In Polish folklore, the noc kupały is a traditional midsummer celebration based on the shortest night of the year.
- The Polish word for 'nightmare' is koszmar, which is a loanword from the French cauchemar rather than a derivative of noc.
Examples in context
- Robimy to co noc.We do this every night.This sentence shows how to use noc to express a recurring nightly action.Tatoeba #3706568 by jeedrek, translation #2953606 by CK
- Co za piękna noc!What a beautiful night!This sentence demonstrates how to use noc to describe the quality of the night.Tatoeba #11318524 by jezykiija, translation #1300117 by CK
- Czemu jesz na noc?Why do you eat at night?This sentence shows how to use noc to indicate the time of day for an activity.Tatoeba #11764215 by mojeanin, translation #12084097 by sundown
- Może pójdziemy na nocne zwiedzanie?Maybe we will go on a night tour?
- Na jedną noc, proszę.For one night, please.
- 241 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are talking about their sleep habits.
- MałgorzataKrzysztofie, czy spałeś całą noc?Krzysztof, did you sleep all night?
- KrzysztofNie, obudziłem się w środku nocy.No, I woke up in the middle of the night.
- MałgorzataTo była bardzo ciemna noc.It was a very dark night.
- KrzysztofTak, ale teraz czuję się dobrze.Yes, but now I feel good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “night” translations and entries noc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
