okno
/ˈɔk.nɔ/neuter
The Polish word for window is okno.
The word okno refers to an opening for light and air. If you are referring specifically to the glass part of the window, use szyba or if you are talking about a decorative window made of colored glass pieces, use witraż.
Meaning: opening for light and air (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form okienko can be used to convey a sense of smallness or cuteness regarding the window.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of okno is okna. The instrumental singular form, used to indicate the means or instrument, is oknem. okno is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɔk.nɔ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The diminutive okienko is not just for small windows but is commonly used to describe a service hatch or a ticket window at a station.
- The word okno shares a deep ancestral root with the Polish word for eye, oko, because both describe an opening that allows one to see through.
- Polish has a specific word, parapet, for the interior ledge of a okno, which is a central feature of home decor in Poland where plants are traditionally kept.
Examples in context
- On sikał na okno.He peed on the window.This sentence illustrates a vulgar action involving the form okno.Tatoeba #12904889 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12904848 by Conjuice
- To okno było otwarte.The window was open.This sentence describes the state of the form okno.Tatoeba #3812950 by liori, translation #3413050 by CK
- To okno jest z drewna.This window is wooden.This sentence describes the material of the form okno.Tatoeba #8108561 by arie, translation #7998208 by dmaddock
- Możesz zamknąć okno?Could you close the window?
- Proszę otworzyć okienko.Please open the small window.
- Zadzwoń do pracownika ds. naprawy okien.Call the windows repair specialist.
- Czy ten kościół ma witraże?Does this church have stained glass windows?
- 85 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are in a living room.
- MałgorzataKrzysztofie, czy możesz otworzyć okno?Krzysztof, can you open the window?
- KrzysztofTak, oczywiście, że otworzę.Yes, of course I will.
- MałgorzataDziękuję, jest tu bardzo duszno.Thank you, it is very stuffy in here.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, okno było zamknięte.You are right, the window was closed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “window” translations and entries okno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries okno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
