kogut
/ˈkɔ.ɡut/masculine
The Polish word for rooster is kogut. Wiktionary also lists kur and kokot.
Meaning: male chicken, male gallinaceous bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kogut | /ˈkɔ.ɡut/ | masculine |
| kur | /ˈkur/ | animate, archaic, masculine |
| kokot | /ˈkɔ.kɔt/ | dialectal, masculine |
The word is used to refer to a male chicken or a male gallinaceous bird.
Which one should you use?
While kogut is the standard term for a rooster, kur is an archaic form used for the same animal. Similarly, kokot is a dialectal variation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kogut is the standard masculine noun. kur is an archaic form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
kokot is a dialectal form.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms are masculine nouns. kur is specifically marked as an animate masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈkɔ.ɡut/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word kur is rarely used for the animal today because it is the root of one of the most common and versatile vulgarities in the Polish language.
- The term kogut can be used in certain technical contexts to describe a specific type of valve or faucet in plumbing.
- The word kogut is inherited from the Proto-Slavic word *kokotъ, which was an onomatopoeic imitation of the sound a rooster makes.
Examples in context
- Kogut nie znosi jajek.The rooster doesn't lay eggs.This sentence uses kogut.Tatoeba #6160051 by arie, translation #13155193 by araneo
- Każdego ranka budził nas kogut sąsiada.Every morning, the neighbour's rooster woke us.Tatoeba #5608477 by kami987, translation #6031311 by Huskion
- Po podwórku przechadzał się majestatyczny kogut.A majestic rooster paced around the yard.Tatoeba #5959971 by stagos, translation #6029155 by Huskion
- Stary kogut śpiewa o poranku.The old rooster sings in the morning.
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Piotr are visiting a farm.
- MałgorzataSpójrz, jaki kolorowy kogut!Look, what a colorful rooster!
- PiotrRzeczywiście, ma bardzo ładą grzebień.Indeed, he has a very nice comb.
- MałgorzataMyślisz, że ten kogut nas zaatakuje?Do you think this rooster will attack us?
- PiotrNie martw się, on jest spokojny.Don't worry, he is calm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rooster” translations and entries kogut, kur, kokot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kogut, kur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
