How to Say “October” in Polish

październik
/paʑˈd͡ʑɛr.ɲik/inanimate, masculine
The Polish word for October is październik.
The word refers to the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: tenth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word changes its form depending on how it is used in a sentence. When used with the preposition w to mean 'in October', use the locative case form październiku. When expressing a specific date, such as 'October 10th', the word takes the genitive form października.

How do you pronounce it?

/paʑˈdʑɛr.ɲik/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The name październik is actually derived from the word paździerz, which refers to the coarse, fibrous substance obtained from stripping the bark of plants like flax or hemp.
  • While many European languages use numbers to name their months, Polish replaces the numeric names for October, November and December with terms describing nature or work.
  • If you see a Polish calendar, you will notice that październik is often associated with the 'Golden Polish Autumn', a period of uniquely warm and sunny weather.

Examples in context

  • Żenię się w październiku.
    I'm getting married in October.
    This sentence shows how to use the locative form październiku to say 'in October'.
    Tatoeba #3686947 by jeedrek, translation #2541914 by CK
  • Tom zmarł w październiku.
    Tom died in October.
    Tatoeba #10602878 by polski_ren, translation #4497299 by CK
  • Czy już jest październik?
    Is it October already?
    This sentence shows how to use the nominative form październik as the subject of the sentence.
    Tatoeba #10602893 by polski_ren, translation #7418673 by CK
  • Październik to miesiąc, w którym liście zmieniają kolory.
    October is the month when leaves change colors.
  • Najbardziej kocham październikowe wieczory.
    I love October evenings the most.
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Example conversation

Tomasz and Agnieszka are discussing their upcoming travel plans.

  1. Tomasz

    Mój wyjazd jest w październiku.
    My trip is in october.
  2. Agnieszka

    Czy to będzie w październiku?
    Will it be in october?
  3. Tomasz

    Tak, październik to dobry czas.
    Yes, october is a good time.
  4. Agnieszka

    Wtedy jest już dość chłodno.
    It is quite cool then.

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