rzeczy
/ˈʐɛ.t͡ʂɘ/
The English word "stuff" is translated into Polish as rzeczy.
Rzeczy is used to refer to miscellaneous items or things. While it functions similarly to the English word "stuff", it is a more concrete term.
Meaning: miscellaneous items, things (noun)
Which one should you use?
In English, "stuff" can often be used in an abstract sense, whereas rzeczy is more concrete than the English word 'stuff'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Rzeczy is the nominative plural form of the singular noun rzecz, which means "thing".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈʐɛ.tʂɘ/.
Did you know?
- The word rzeczy is a homonym that can also mean 'words' or 'sayings' in certain archaic or poetic contexts, as it shares a root with the verb rzec, meaning 'to say'.
- Polish has a specific adjective rzeczowy, which describes someone who is 'factual' or 'concise' rather than talking about physical objects.
- To describe 'stuff' that is specifically personal belongings, Poles may use the term manatki, which originally referred to a soldier's gear.
Examples in context
- Nie chcę twoich rzeczy.I don't want your stuff.This sentence shows how to express a lack of desire for someone's rzeczy.Tatoeba #3945596 by jeedrek, translation #2011878 by CK
- Ktoś zabrał moje rzeczy.Someone took my stuff.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has taken your rzeczy.Tatoeba #6160970 by arie, translation #6150571 by sundown
- Ktoś ukradł moje rzeczy.Someone's stolen my stuff.This sentence is useful for reporting that someone has stolen your rzeczy.Tatoeba #6324421 by arie, translation #11254431 by sundown
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are cleaning up a living room.
- KrzysztofGdzie są twoje rzeczy?Where are your things?
- AgnieszkaWszystkie te rzeczy są w pudełku.All these things are in the box.
- KrzysztofCzy muszę to wszystko wynieść?Do I have to carry all this out?
- AgnieszkaTak, proszę, wynieś te rzeczy.Yes, please, carry these things out.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rzeczy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
