wtorek
/ˈftɔ.rɛk/inanimate, masculine
wtorek is the Polish word for Tuesday.
It is a masculine, inanimate noun.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say that an event occurs on a specific day, such as 'on Tuesday', use the phrase we wtorek.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈftɔ.rɛk/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The historical connection to the Proto-Indo-European root *dwóh₁ means that 'wtorek' is a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'two'.
- The suffix -ek in wtorek is often used in Polish to create diminutives or 'small' versions of words, though here it is an ancient part of the day's name.
- While English 'Tuesday' comes from the Norse god Tyr, wtorek ignores mythology entirely in favor of a numerical sequence.
Examples in context
- Czy to już wtorek?Is it Tuesday already?This sentence is useful for asking if the day is already Tuesday.Tatoeba #1000602 by zipangu, translation #1000576 by CN
- Przyjęcie jest we wtorek.The party's Tuesday.This sentence shows how to state that an event is happening on Tuesday.Tatoeba #8178456 by arie, translation #5506407 by mailohilohi
- Przyjdź we wtorek, jeśli to możliwe.Come on Tuesday if possible.This sentence is useful for suggesting someone come on Tuesday if it is possible.Tatoeba #10667700 by igxr, translation #39570 by CK
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Katarzyna are discussing their plans for the week.
- TomaszCzy masz czas w ten wtorek?Do you have time this Tuesday?
- KatarzynaTak, we wtorek jestem wolna.Yes, I am free on Tuesday.
- TomaszTo świetnie, widzimy się we wtorek.That's great, see you on Tuesday.
- KatarzynaDo zobaczenia!See you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Tuesday” translations and entries wtorek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wtorek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
