rzeczy
/ˈʐɛ.t͡ʂɘ/
The Polish word for "things" is rzeczy.
rzeczy refers to physical objects that can be touched or moved.
How does it change in a sentence?
rzeczy is the plural form of rzecz (thing). Note that rzeczy can also function as the genitive singular form of rzecz, meaning "of the thing" or "thing's".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈʐɛ.tʂɘ/.
Did you know?
- The Polish word rzeczywistość, meaning 'reality', is derived from the same root as rzecz. Literally, reality is the state of things being actual.
- The singular form rzecz is often used in the expression rzecz jasna, which means 'it is perfectly clear' or 'it goes without saying'.
- If you are talking about 'things' in the sense of 'stuff' or 'junk' in a messy room, a Pole might prefer the word graty over rzeczy.
Examples in context
- Czy to twoje rzeczy?Are these your things?This sentence is useful for asking if specific items belong to someone using rzeczy.Tatoeba #558270 by Bilberry, translation #442733 by CK
- Mamy tak dużo rzeczy.We have so many things.This sentence is useful for stating the large quantity of items possessed using rzeczy.Tatoeba #12904776 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12904642 by rul
- Te rzeczy nie są moje!These things aren't mine!This sentence is useful for disclaiming ownership of certain items using rzeczy.Tatoeba #10545335 by tokzyk, translation #1652 by CK
- Przepraszam, jak dojść do dworca kolejowego?Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
- Poproszę kawęI would like a coffee
- Czy jest dostępne menu po angielsku?Is an English menu available?
- Ile to kosztuje?How much does it cost?
- Mogę to przymierzyć?Can I try it on?
- Czy można płacić kartą?Can I pay by card?
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Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are organizing a room.
- KrzysztofGdzie są te wszystkie rzeczy?Where are all these things?
- AgnieszkaWszystkie twoje rzeczy są w pudełku.All your things are in the box.
- KrzysztofWidzę, że masz dużo nowych rzeczy.I see that you have many new things.
- AgnieszkaTak, to są bardzo ważne rzeczy.Yes, these are very important things.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rzeczy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
