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Welcome to this exciting lesson on telling time in Polish! Understanding how to tell time is essential when navigating daily life in Poland, whether you’re catching a train, attending an appointment, or simply planning your day. Knowing how to express time will not only enhance your communication skills but also deepen your connection to Polish culture.


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In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* The vocabulary related to telling time
 
* The structure of hours and minutes in both 12-hour and 24-hour formats
 
* Practical examples illustrating how to use time expressions in sentences
 
So, let’s dive right into the world of clocks and watches!


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As a Polish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the world of telling time in Polish. In this lesson, we will cover everything from basic vocabulary and pronunciation to the difference between the 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. Whether you are new to Polish or just looking to brush up on your language skills, this lesson is perfect for anyone starting their journey towards A1 fluency.
=== Vocabulary for Telling Time ===
 
To get started, let's familiarize ourselves with key vocabulary related to telling time. Below, you'll find a table that includes the most important words and phrases you'll need.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| godzina || go-JEE-nah || hour
 
|-
 
| minuta || mee-NOO-tah || minute
 
|-
 
| północ || POOL-notz || midnight
 
|-
 
| południe || poh-OO-dnyay || noon
 
|-
 
| rano || RAH-noh || in the morning
 
|-
 
| popołudniu || po-po-OO-dnyoo || in the afternoon
 
|-
 
| wieczorem || vyet-CHO-rem || in the evening
 
|-
 
| teraz || TEH-raz || now
 
|-
 
| za || zah || in (time reference)
 
|-
 
| przed || pshed || before
 
|-
 
| po || poh || after
 
|-
 
| ile || EE-leh || how many
 
|-
 
| kwadrans || KVAH-drans || quarter (15 minutes)
 
|-
 
| pół godziny || pool go-JEE-nee || half an hour
 
|-
 
| godzina dziesiąta || go-JEE-nah dzyay-SYOHN-tah || ten o'clock
 
|-
 
| godzina dwunasta || go-JEE-nah dvun-AH-stah || twelve o'clock


== Basic Vocabulary ==
|-


Before we begin, let's review the basic vocabulary you'll need to tell time in Polish. These words are simple to learn and essential for the rest of the lesson:
| pięć || pyen-TCH || five


* godzina - hour
|-
* minuta - minute
* sekunda - second
* północ - midnight
* południe - noon
* rano - morning
* wieczór - evening
* noc - night


With these basic vocabulary terms, you can now start learning how to tell time in Polish.
| dziesięć || dzyay-SHENCH || ten


== Telling Time ==
|-


In Polish, there are two ways to express time - the 12-hour format and the 24-hour format. It is important to be able to tell time using both formats, as they are both commonly used in Poland.
| piętnast || pyet-NAHST || fifteen


=== 12-hour format ===
|-


The 12-hour format is based on the AM/PM system, similar to English. To tell time using the 12-hour format in Polish, follow these steps:
| dwadzieścia || dvah-DZYEN-shchah || twenty


1. Start with the hour.  
|-
2. Add either "rano" for AM or "wieczorem" for PM, depending on the time of day.  
 
| trzydzieści || tshr-ee-DZYEN-shee || thirty
 
|}
 
=== Understanding Time Formats ===
 
Poland uses both the 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. Let’s break each down so you can feel comfortable using either format.
 
==== 12-Hour Format ====
 
In the 12-hour format, we typically use "AM" and "PM" to distinguish between morning and evening times. However, in Polish, we don’t always use these terms explicitly, as context often makes it clear.
 
* '''Morning (AM)''': Used from midnight until noon.
 
* '''Afternoon/Evening (PM)''': Used from noon until midnight.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| godzina ósma || go-JEE-nah OOS-mah || eight o'clock (AM)
 
|-
 
| godzina szesnasta || go-JEE-nah shes-NAH-stah || four o'clock (PM)
 
|}
 
==== 24-Hour Format ====
 
The 24-hour format is widely used in Poland, especially in timetables, schedules, and formal contexts. This format runs from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:59 (one minute before midnight).
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| godzina zero || go-JEE-nah ZER-oh || 00:00 (midnight)
 
|-
 
| godzina czternasta || go-JEE-nah ch-ter-NAH-stah || 14:00 (2 PM)
 
|-
 
| godzina dziewiętnasta || go-JEE-nah dzyay-vyent-NAH-stah || 19:00 (7 PM)
 
|}
 
=== Expressing Time in Polish ===
 
Now that we know the vocabulary and the formats, let's learn how to express time using the Polish structure.
 
When telling the time, we generally say:
 
* '''It is [hour] (and/or) [minutes]'''.
 
In Polish, this translates to:
 
* '''Jest godzina [hour] (i/lub) [minutes]'''.
 
Here are some structures:
 
* '''Jest godzina trzecia''' (It is three o'clock).
 
* '''Jest godzina czwarta pięć''' (It is four o'clock and five minutes).
 
Now, let’s look at some practical examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina pierwsza || yest go-JEE-nah PYER-vshah || It is one o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina druga || yest go-JEE-nah DROO-gah || It is two o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina piąta || yest go-JEE-nah PYON-tah || It is five o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina siódma || yest go-JEE-nah SHYOOD-mah || It is seven o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina dziewiąta || yest go-JEE-nah dzyay-VYON-tah || It is nine o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina jedenasta || yest go-JEE-nah yed-en-AH-stah || It is eleven o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina piętnasta || yest go-JEE-nah pyet-NAH-stah || It is three o'clock PM
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina szesnasta || yest go-JEE-nah shes-NAH-stah || It is four o'clock PM
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina dwudziesta || yest go-JEE-nah dvuh-DZYEN-stah || It is eight o'clock PM
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina dwudziesta pierwsza || yest go-JEE-nah dvuh-DZYEN-stah PYER-vshah || It is nine o'clock PM
 
|}
 
=== Minutes: Adding to the Hour ===
 
When you want to indicate minutes past the hour, you can simply add the minutes after the hour.
 
* '''Jest godzina [hour]''' (It is [hour])
 
* '''i [minutes]''' (and [minutes])


For example:
For example:


* 8:00 AM - osiem rano
* '''Jest godzina piąta i dziesięć''' (It is five o'clock and ten minutes).
* 4:30 PM - czterdzieści pięć po czwartej wieczorem
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina szósta i pięć || yest go-JEE-nah SHOOS-tah i pyen-TCH || It is six o'clock and five minutes
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina ósma i piętnaście || yest go-JEE-nah OOS-mah i pyet-NAH-stah || It is eight o'clock and fifteen minutes
 
|-
 
| Jest godzina dziewiąta i trzydzieści || yest go-JEE-nah dzyay-VYON-tah i tshr-ee-DZYEN-shee || It is nine o'clock and thirty minutes


Notice that when using the 12-hour format, we always use the full hour, followed by the phrase indicating AM or PM.
|}


=== 24-hour format ===
=== Minutes: Before the Hour ===


The 24-hour format is the standard time format used in Poland, and eliminates the confusion between AM/PM. You can think of it as using military time. Here are the steps to tell time using this format in Polish:
When the time is approaching the next hour, you can express it as:


1. Start with the hour.
* '''Jest [minutes] przed [hour]''' (It is [minutes] before [hour]).
2. Add "zero" before the hour if it is before 10:00.
3. Add "dwadzieścia" before two-digit hours from 20:00 to 23:00.
4. Add "po" followed by the number of minutes.  


For example:
For example:


* 13:15 - trzynaście zero piętnaście
* '''Jest pięć przed drugą''' (It is five minutes before two o'clock).
* 22:45 - dwadzieścia dwie zero czterdzieści pięć
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Jest pięć przed szóstą || yest pyen-TCH przed SHOOS-tah || It is five minutes before six o'clock
 
|-
 
| Jest dziesięć przed dziewiątą || yest dzyay-SHENCH przed dzyay-VYON-tah || It is ten minutes before nine o'clock
 
|}
 
=== Using "Kwadrans" and "Pół" ===
 
In Polish, you can also refer to quarters and halves of an hour, which adds some variety to your expressions of time.
 
* '''Kwadrans''' - quarter (15 minutes)
 
* '''Pół''' - half (30 minutes)
 
Examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Jest kwadrans po drugiej || yest KVAH-drans poh DROO-gay || It is a quarter past two
 
|-
 
| Jest pół godziny po trzeciej || yest pool go-JEE-nee poh TSHET-shey || It is half past three
 
|-
 
| Jest kwadrans przed piątą || yest KVAH-drans przed PYON-tah || It is a quarter before five
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a solid understanding of telling time in Polish, it’s time to practice! Below are exercises designed to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
 
1. '''Translate the following times into Polish:'''
 
* 7:15 AM
 
* 12:30 PM
 
* 3:45 PM
 
2. '''Write the time in English:'''
 
* Jest godzina ósma i pięć.
 
* Jest kwadrans przed drugą.
 
3. '''Complete the sentences:'''
 
* Jest godzina __________ (four o'clock).
 
* Jest __________ (ten) przed __________ (six).
 
4. '''Match the time with the correct expression:'''
 
* 10:00
 
* 1:30
 
* 11:15
 
a) Jest godzina jedenasta i piętnaście. 
 
b) Jest godzina pierwsza i trzydzieści. 
 
c) Jest godzina dziesiąta.
 
5. '''Fill in the blanks:'''
 
* Jest __________ (half) po __________ (two).
 
* Jest __________ (five) przed __________ (ten).
 
6. '''Convert the following 12-hour times into 24-hour format:'''
 
* 2:00 PM
 
* 11:00 AM
 
7. '''Write a short dialogue that includes asking for the time and responding.'''
 
8. '''Listen to a native speaker and write down the time they say in Polish.'''
 
9. '''Practice with a partner. One person states a time in Polish, and the other translates it into English.'''
 
10. '''Create a schedule for your day using Polish time expressions.'''
 
=== Answers to Exercises ===
 
1.
 
* 7:15 AM → Jest kwadrans po siódmej.


Notice that when using the 24-hour format, we always use the two-digit hour, followed by "po" and the number of minutes.  
* 12:30 PM → Jest pół godziny po dwunastej.


== Practice Telling Time ==
* 3:45 PM → Jest kwadrans przed czwartą.


Now that you have learned the basics of telling time in Polish, it's time to practice! See how well you can tell time with the following examples (use either the 12-hour or 24-hour format):
2.


1. 6:30 AM
* Jest godzina ósma i pięć. → It is eight o'clock and five minutes.
2. 19:20
3. 10:15 PM
4. 16:50
5. 8:55 AM


Check your answers below:
* Jest kwadrans przed drugą. → It is a quarter before two.


* 6:30 AM - sześć trzydzieści rano
3.
* 19:20 - dziewiętnaście dwadzieścia
* 10:15 PM - dziesięć piętnaście wieczorem
* 16:50 - szesnaście pięćdziesiąt
* 8:55 AM - osiem pięćdziesiąt pięć rano


== Conclusion ==
* Jest godzina czwarta.


Congratulations on learning how to tell time in Polish! With this lesson, you now have the knowledge and tools to confidently express time in both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Don't forget to practice and try out your new skills with native speakers.  
* Jest dziesięć przed szóstą.


I hope you found this lesson helpful and informative. Keep up the good work and continue your journey towards A1 fluency in Polish!  
4.
 
* 10:00 → c) Jest godzina dziesiąta.
 
* 1:30 → b) Jest godzina pierwsza i trzydzieści.
 
* 11:15 → a) Jest godzina jedenasta i piętnaście.
 
5.
 
* Jest pół godziny po drugiej.
 
* Jest pięć przed dziesiątą.
 
6.
 
* 2:00 PM → 14:00
 
* 11:00 AM → 11:00
 
7.
 
Example dialogue:
 
A: Przepraszam, która godzina? (Excuse me, what time is it?)
 
B: Jest godzina trzecia. (It is three o'clock.)
 
8.
 
(Sample answer varies based on what the student hears.)
 
9.
 
(Students can practice by pairing up and taking turns.)
 
10.
 
(Schedule examples will vary by student.)
 
Feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need to brush up on your time-telling skills. With practice, you'll be able to navigate time in Polish with ease!


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Polish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to this exciting lesson on telling time in Polish! Understanding how to tell time is essential when navigating daily life in Poland, whether you’re catching a train, attending an appointment, or simply planning your day. Knowing how to express time will not only enhance your communication skills but also deepen your connection to Polish culture.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The vocabulary related to telling time
  • The structure of hours and minutes in both 12-hour and 24-hour formats
  • Practical examples illustrating how to use time expressions in sentences

So, let’s dive right into the world of clocks and watches!

Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

To get started, let's familiarize ourselves with key vocabulary related to telling time. Below, you'll find a table that includes the most important words and phrases you'll need.

Polish Pronunciation English
godzina go-JEE-nah hour
minuta mee-NOO-tah minute
północ POOL-notz midnight
południe poh-OO-dnyay noon
rano RAH-noh in the morning
popołudniu po-po-OO-dnyoo in the afternoon
wieczorem vyet-CHO-rem in the evening
teraz TEH-raz now
za zah in (time reference)
przed pshed before
po poh after
ile EE-leh how many
kwadrans KVAH-drans quarter (15 minutes)
pół godziny pool go-JEE-nee half an hour
godzina dziesiąta go-JEE-nah dzyay-SYOHN-tah ten o'clock
godzina dwunasta go-JEE-nah dvun-AH-stah twelve o'clock
pięć pyen-TCH five
dziesięć dzyay-SHENCH ten
piętnast pyet-NAHST fifteen
dwadzieścia dvah-DZYEN-shchah twenty
trzydzieści tshr-ee-DZYEN-shee thirty

Understanding Time Formats[edit | edit source]

Poland uses both the 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. Let’s break each down so you can feel comfortable using either format.

12-Hour Format[edit | edit source]

In the 12-hour format, we typically use "AM" and "PM" to distinguish between morning and evening times. However, in Polish, we don’t always use these terms explicitly, as context often makes it clear.

  • Morning (AM): Used from midnight until noon.
  • Afternoon/Evening (PM): Used from noon until midnight.

Here are some examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
godzina ósma go-JEE-nah OOS-mah eight o'clock (AM)
godzina szesnasta go-JEE-nah shes-NAH-stah four o'clock (PM)

24-Hour Format[edit | edit source]

The 24-hour format is widely used in Poland, especially in timetables, schedules, and formal contexts. This format runs from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:59 (one minute before midnight).

Here are some examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
godzina zero go-JEE-nah ZER-oh 00:00 (midnight)
godzina czternasta go-JEE-nah ch-ter-NAH-stah 14:00 (2 PM)
godzina dziewiętnasta go-JEE-nah dzyay-vyent-NAH-stah 19:00 (7 PM)

Expressing Time in Polish[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the vocabulary and the formats, let's learn how to express time using the Polish structure.

When telling the time, we generally say:

  • It is [hour] (and/or) [minutes].

In Polish, this translates to:

  • Jest godzina [hour] (i/lub) [minutes].

Here are some structures:

  • Jest godzina trzecia (It is three o'clock).
  • Jest godzina czwarta pięć (It is four o'clock and five minutes).

Now, let’s look at some practical examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
Jest godzina pierwsza yest go-JEE-nah PYER-vshah It is one o'clock
Jest godzina druga yest go-JEE-nah DROO-gah It is two o'clock
Jest godzina piąta yest go-JEE-nah PYON-tah It is five o'clock
Jest godzina siódma yest go-JEE-nah SHYOOD-mah It is seven o'clock
Jest godzina dziewiąta yest go-JEE-nah dzyay-VYON-tah It is nine o'clock
Jest godzina jedenasta yest go-JEE-nah yed-en-AH-stah It is eleven o'clock
Jest godzina piętnasta yest go-JEE-nah pyet-NAH-stah It is three o'clock PM
Jest godzina szesnasta yest go-JEE-nah shes-NAH-stah It is four o'clock PM
Jest godzina dwudziesta yest go-JEE-nah dvuh-DZYEN-stah It is eight o'clock PM
Jest godzina dwudziesta pierwsza yest go-JEE-nah dvuh-DZYEN-stah PYER-vshah It is nine o'clock PM

Minutes: Adding to the Hour[edit | edit source]

When you want to indicate minutes past the hour, you can simply add the minutes after the hour.

  • Jest godzina [hour] (It is [hour])
  • i [minutes] (and [minutes])

For example:

  • Jest godzina piąta i dziesięć (It is five o'clock and ten minutes).

Here are some examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
Jest godzina szósta i pięć yest go-JEE-nah SHOOS-tah i pyen-TCH It is six o'clock and five minutes
Jest godzina ósma i piętnaście yest go-JEE-nah OOS-mah i pyet-NAH-stah It is eight o'clock and fifteen minutes
Jest godzina dziewiąta i trzydzieści yest go-JEE-nah dzyay-VYON-tah i tshr-ee-DZYEN-shee It is nine o'clock and thirty minutes

Minutes: Before the Hour[edit | edit source]

When the time is approaching the next hour, you can express it as:

  • Jest [minutes] przed [hour] (It is [minutes] before [hour]).

For example:

  • Jest pięć przed drugą (It is five minutes before two o'clock).

Here are some examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
Jest pięć przed szóstą yest pyen-TCH przed SHOOS-tah It is five minutes before six o'clock
Jest dziesięć przed dziewiątą yest dzyay-SHENCH przed dzyay-VYON-tah It is ten minutes before nine o'clock

Using "Kwadrans" and "Pół"[edit | edit source]

In Polish, you can also refer to quarters and halves of an hour, which adds some variety to your expressions of time.

  • Kwadrans - quarter (15 minutes)
  • Pół - half (30 minutes)

Examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
Jest kwadrans po drugiej yest KVAH-drans poh DROO-gay It is a quarter past two
Jest pół godziny po trzeciej yest pool go-JEE-nee poh TSHET-shey It is half past three
Jest kwadrans przed piątą yest KVAH-drans przed PYON-tah It is a quarter before five

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid understanding of telling time in Polish, it’s time to practice! Below are exercises designed to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

1. Translate the following times into Polish:

  • 7:15 AM
  • 12:30 PM
  • 3:45 PM

2. Write the time in English:

  • Jest godzina ósma i pięć.
  • Jest kwadrans przed drugą.

3. Complete the sentences:

  • Jest godzina __________ (four o'clock).
  • Jest __________ (ten) przed __________ (six).

4. Match the time with the correct expression:

  • 10:00
  • 1:30
  • 11:15

a) Jest godzina jedenasta i piętnaście.

b) Jest godzina pierwsza i trzydzieści.

c) Jest godzina dziesiąta.

5. Fill in the blanks:

  • Jest __________ (half) po __________ (two).
  • Jest __________ (five) przed __________ (ten).

6. Convert the following 12-hour times into 24-hour format:

  • 2:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM

7. Write a short dialogue that includes asking for the time and responding.

8. Listen to a native speaker and write down the time they say in Polish.

9. Practice with a partner. One person states a time in Polish, and the other translates it into English.

10. Create a schedule for your day using Polish time expressions.

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

1.

  • 7:15 AM → Jest kwadrans po siódmej.
  • 12:30 PM → Jest pół godziny po dwunastej.
  • 3:45 PM → Jest kwadrans przed czwartą.

2.

  • Jest godzina ósma i pięć. → It is eight o'clock and five minutes.
  • Jest kwadrans przed drugą. → It is a quarter before two.

3.

  • Jest godzina czwarta.
  • Jest dziesięć przed szóstą.

4.

  • 10:00 → c) Jest godzina dziesiąta.
  • 1:30 → b) Jest godzina pierwsza i trzydzieści.
  • 11:15 → a) Jest godzina jedenasta i piętnaście.

5.

  • Jest pół godziny po drugiej.
  • Jest pięć przed dziesiątą.

6.

  • 2:00 PM → 14:00
  • 11:00 AM → 11:00

7.

Example dialogue:

A: Przepraszam, która godzina? (Excuse me, what time is it?)

B: Jest godzina trzecia. (It is three o'clock.)

8.

(Sample answer varies based on what the student hears.)

9.

(Students can practice by pairing up and taking turns.)

10.

(Schedule examples will vary by student.)

Feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need to brush up on your time-telling skills. With practice, you'll be able to navigate time in Polish with ease!

Table of Contents - Polish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Articles


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Polish Customs and Traditions

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