słońce
/ˈswɔɲ.t͡sɛ/neuter
The English word "sun" is translated into Polish as słońce.
słońce refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It can also be used more broadly to mean a star that serves as the centre of any single solar system. If you are specifically referring to the light and warmth received from the sun, you can use słońce or the phrases promienie słoneczne and światło słoneczne.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Which one should you use?
While słońce is the standard term, słoneczny is the adjective derived from it, meaning "sunny" or "solar".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
słońce is a neuter noun. In the nominative singular, it is słońce. When using certain prepositions like pod (under) or indicating possession, you must use the genitive singular form, which is słońca.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈswɔɲ.tsɛ/.
Did you know?
- The diminutive form słoneczko is often used to describe a child or a very dear person, adding an extra layer of affection to the root słońce.
- In Polish, you can use słońce as a term of endearment for a loved one, much like an English speaker might say 'my sunshine'.
- The word słońce descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *sóh₂wl̥der, making it a very distant cousin of the English word 'sun'.
Examples in context
- Nic nowego pod słońcem.There's nothing new under the sun.This sentence shows how to use the genitive form after the preposition 'pod'.Tatoeba #364517 by zipangu, translation #5813329 by Hybrid
- Słońce zaszło za lasem.The sun set behind the forest.This sentence uses the nominative form słońce as the subject.Tatoeba #6160287 by arie, translation #5629452 by marcj794
- Słońce wyszło zza chmur.The sun came out from behind the clouds.Tatoeba #3639687 by Bilberry, translation #275057 by CM
- Widzę słońce za oknem.I see the sun through the window.
- Słońce jest żółte i gorące.The sun is yellow and hot.
- Jakie piękne słońko dziś!What a beautiful sun today!
- 72 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Tomasz are sitting on a park bench during a warm afternoon.
- KatarzynaTomaszu, czy czujesz to gorące słońce?Tomasz, do you feel this hot sun?
- TomaszTak, jest dzisiaj bardzo ciepło.Yes, it is very warm today.
- KatarzynaSłońce świeci wyjątkowo ładnie.The sun is shining exceptionally beautifully.
- TomaszKatarzyno, to idealna pogoda na spacer.Katarzyna, this is perfect weather for a walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries słońce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries słońce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
