rok
/ˈrɔk/inanimate, masculine
The Polish word for 'year' is rok.
The noun refers to the time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun. To describe something as 'annual' or related to a full year, the related adjective roczny is used.
Meaning: time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on the number and the context of the sentence. Use the form roku after prepositions such as za (in/after) or do (until), or when expressing 'of a year'. For specific quantities, use lata after the numbers 2, 3 or 4. For any other number of years, such as when expressing age or a duration, use the genitive plural form lat.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrɔk/
Did you know?
- Because rok and lato merged into one concept of 'year', Polish speakers essentially say 'summers' when talking about their age in the plural.
- Polish has a specific term rok przestępny for a leap year, which literally translates to a 'stepping year'.
- In ancient times, the word rok did not just mean a calendar year, but could refer to any completed 'turn' or cycle of time.
Examples in context
- Jadę tam co roku.I go there every year.This sentence shows how to use rok to say 'every year'.Tatoeba #527756 by Wimmer, translation #528248 by fanty
- Co napiszę za rok?What will I write next year?This sentence demonstrates using rok to mean 'next year'.Tatoeba #3169339 by Pompon, translation #1798686 by Amastan
- Robimy to co roku.We do this every year.This sentence illustrates the use of rok in the phrase 'every year'.Tatoeba #10607477 by tokzyk, translation #5852544 by CK
- Składa się na roczne przychody firmy.It contributes to the annual revenue of the company.
- Ile lat masz?How old are you?
- Spotykamy się tutaj co roku.We meet here every year.
- Planuję wyjazd w przyszłym roku.I'm planning a trip for next year.
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Example conversation
Katarzyna and Krzysztof are talking about their future plans.
- KatarzynaKiedy kończysz studia, Krzysztofie?When do you finish your studies, Krzysztof?
- KrzysztofMój ostatni rok kończy się w czerwcu.My final year ends in June.
- KatarzynaTo wspaniała wiadomość!That is great news!
- KrzysztofTak, to był bardzo trudny rok.Yes, it was a very difficult year.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “year” translations and entries rok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
