dzisiaj
/ˈd͡ʑi.ɕaj/
The English word 'today' is translated into Polish as dzisiaj or dziś.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA |
|---|---|
| dzisiaj | /ˈd͡ʑi.ɕaj/ /ˈd͡ʑi.ɕɒj/ (Middle, Polish) |
| dziś | /ˈd͡ʑiɕ/ /ˈd͡ʑiɕ/ (Middle, Polish) |
Both forms function as adverbs meaning 'on the current day'. They can also function as nouns. To specify a time of day, you can add rano or wieczorem after the word dziś.
Which one should you use?
The shorter form dziś is also used to mean 'today'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that something is intended or reserved 'for today', use the phrase na dziś.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈdʑi.ɕaj/.
Did you know?
- The structure of dzisiaj is essentially a combination of the ancient word for 'day' and a demonstrative particle meaning 'this'.
- The word dziś is used in the Kashubian language as dzys, showing how the word for 'today' has remained remarkably stable across different Slavic regional dialects.
- In poetic or highly formal Polish literature, dziś is preferred over dzisiaj to create a more solemn or concise tone.
Examples in context
- To tyle na dziś.That's all for today.This example shows the use of dziś to mean 'today'.Tatoeba #1618175 by zipangu, translation #2647077 by CK
- Tom ma dziś wolne.Tom is off today.Tatoeba #4789067 by Chemiczny_Bogdan, translation #4786583 by CK
- Co dziś na kolację?What's for dinner today?Tatoeba #402651 by zipangu, translation #8836755 by sundown
- Dziś jest piękna pogoda.Today the weather is beautiful.
- W dzisiejszym dniu rozpoczynamy nowy rozdział.On this day, we begin a new chapter.
- Czy zobaczymy się dzisiaj wieczorem?Can we meet up this evening?
- 513 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are talking in their kitchen in the morning.
- KrzysztofCo robisz dzisiaj?What are you doing today?
- AgnieszkaDzisiaj idę na zakupy.Today I am going shopping.
- KrzysztofCzy chcesz, żebym ci pomógł?Do you want me to help you?
- AgnieszkaNie, dziękuję, Krzysztofie.No, thank you, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “today” translations and entries dzisiaj, dziś, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
