pociąg
/ˈpɔ.t͡ɕɔŋk/masculine
The Polish word for train is pociąg.
The word pociąg is a masculine noun used to refer to a line of connected cars or carriages. It is distinct from the verb trenować, which means to engage in physical or sports training or the verb ćwiczyć, which can also mean to improve one's fitness.
Meaning: line of connected cars or carriages (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pociąg refers specifically to the vehicle, the related verb trenować is used when talking about physical training or sports training.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun pociąg changes its form depending on how it is used in a sentence. Use the form pociągu after prepositions such as w (in) or do (to/into). When expressing that you are traveling by means of a train, use the instrumental form pociągiem. The plural form for multiple trains is pociągi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpɔ.tɕɔŋk/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Beyond the vehicle, the word pociąg is used to describe a strong craving, a desire or a romantic attraction to someone.
- The word pociąg can also refer to a single 'puff' or 'drag' of a cigarette or a pipe.
- The term pociąg was first attested in written Polish around 1550, long before the invention of the steam locomotive.
Examples in context
- On jest w pociągu.He's on the train.This sentence shows the use of the locative form pociągu to say someone is in the train.Tatoeba #5303510 by jeedrek, translation #1490159 by marco87
- Tom wsiadł do pociągu.Tom boarded the train.This sentence demonstrates the use of the genitive form pociągu after the preposition do.Tatoeba #6157277 by arie, translation #2646468 by CK
- Dokąd jedzie ten pociąg?Where is this train bound?This sentence shows how to ask about the destination of a pociąg.Tatoeba #363691 by zipangu, translation #56484 by sundown
- Czy będziesz jechał pociągiem do Warszawy?Will you be traveling by train to Warsaw?
- Dzieci uwielbiają jeździć kolejką.Children love riding the train.
- Wsiadam do pociągu.I'm getting on the train.
- Pociągi są opóźnione.The trains are delayed.
- 211 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are standing on a railway platform.
- PawełCzy to jest nasz pociąg?Is this our train?
- AnnaNie, ten pociąg jedzie do Gdańska.No, this train is going to Gdańsk.
- PawełA kiedy przyjedzie właściwy pociąg?And when will the correct train arrive?
- AnnaPowinien być tutaj za pięć minut.It should be here in five minutes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “train” translations and entries pociąg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pociąg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
