ustawienia
The English phrase "settings" is translated into Polish as ustawienia.
ustawienia is the most commonly used word for "settings" in Polish, referring to the options in a software program or app that allow a user to customize how it works.
Which one should you use?
While ustawienia is the standard term for general settings, Konfiguracja is used specifically in technical contexts to refer to configuration settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ustawienie, but when referring to software settings, the plural form ustawienia is used.
Did you know?
- In a non-technical sense, ustawienie can refer to a 'fix' or a rigged outcome, such as a pre-arranged sports match.
- The word ustawienia comes from the verb ustawić, which means both to configure a device and to physically line objects up in a row.
- The prefix u- in ustawienia transforms the root from a general state of standing into a deliberate action of arranging.
Examples in context
- Otwórz menu i wybierz opcje.Open the menu and select options.
- Włącz opcje dostępności w ustawieniach systemowych.Enable the accessibility options in the system settings.
- Musisz zmienić ustawienia prywatności.You must change the privacy settings.
- Gdzie są ustawienia powiadomień?Where are the notification settings?
- Sprawdź ustawienia dźwięku w aplikacji.Check the sound settings in the app.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are looking at a smartphone.
- PawełAgnieszko, nie mogę znaleźć ustawień języka.Agnieszka, I can't find the language settings.
- AgnieszkaWejdź w ogólne ustawienia telefonu.Go into the general phone settings.
- PawełCzy to tutaj jest?Is it here?
- AgnieszkaTak, Pawle, to jest to.Yes, Paweł, that is it.
