sobota
/sɔˈbɔ.ta/feminine
The Polish word for Saturday is sobota.
sobota is a feminine noun used to refer to the day of the week. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'on Saturday'.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
While sobota is the nominative form used for 'Saturday', you must use different forms depending on the context. To say 'on Saturday', use the accusative form w sobotę. The genitive form soboty is used to indicate possession or after a negation, such as in the phrase nie ma soboty (there is no Saturday).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /sɔˈbɔ.ta/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When you want to say 'on Saturday', do not use the nominative form sobota. Instead, use the accusative form w sobotę.
Did you know?
- The word sobota is a linguistic sibling to the Polish word sabat, which refers specifically to a witches' gathering.
- In Poland, sobótki are traditional bonfire celebrations held during the summer solstice, which are unrelated to the actual day of the week.
- In some traditional Polish rural contexts, sobota was historically associated with a 'day of rest' and preparatory cleaning for Sunday.
Examples in context
- Czy jutro jest sobota?Is tomorrow Saturday?This sentence is useful for asking if the following day is sobota.Tatoeba #3419338 by konrad509, translation #1163476 by Zifre
- Zapomniałem, że dzisiaj jest sobota.I forgot that today was Saturday.This sentence is useful for expressing that you forgot today was sobota.Tatoeba #3629738 by Katubeltza, translation #3626822 by MTC
- Dzisiaj jest sobota.It's Saturday today.This sentence is useful for stating that today is sobota.Tatoeba #4449162 by MarekMazurkiewicz, translation #242943 by CK
- Czy wiesz, kiedy odbędzie się spotkanie? – Tak, w przyszłą sobotę.Do you know when the meeting will take place? – Yes, next Saturday.
- Proszę przyjść do biura w sobotę rano.Please come to the office on Saturday morning.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Agnieszka are planning their weekend at home.
- TomaszAgnieszko, czy masz wolną sobotę?Agnieszka, do you have a free Saturday?
- AgnieszkaTak, ta sobota jest wolna.Yes, this Saturday is free.
- TomaszChciałbym pójść z tobą na spacer.I would like to go for a walk with you.
- AgnieszkaTo świetny pomysł, Tomaszu!That is a great idea, Tomasz!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Saturday” translations and entries sobota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sobota, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
