Polish Verb Conjugation Practice
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Polish verbs come in perfective/imperfective aspect pairs, and the aspect determines which tenses are available.
108 verbs
chciećto want
irregular
chciećI would like
irregular
chodzićto walk, to go regularly
regular
cieszyćto delight; to please; to make happy
regular
cieszyć sięto rejoice, to be happy
irregular
czekaćto wait
regular
czytaćto read
regular
dotyczyćto concern; to affect; to apply to
regular
dziękowaćto thank
regular
dziękowaćto thank
regular
dzwonićto call (by phone); to ring
irregular
gotowaćto cook
regular
iśćto go (on foot)
irregular
jechaćto go (by vehicle), to ride
irregular
jeśćto eat
irregular
korzystaćto use, to benefit from
regular
kosztowaćto cost
regular
kupićto buy
regular
kupowaćto buy
regular
lubićto like
regular
All 108 Polish verbs
- chcieć — to want
- chcieć — I would like
- chodzić — to walk, to go regularly
- cieszyć — to delight; to please; to make happy
- cieszyć się — to rejoice, to be happy
- czekać — to wait
- czytać — to read
- dotyczyć — to concern; to affect; to apply to
- dziękować — to thank
- dziękować — to thank
- dzwonić — to call (by phone); to ring
- gotować — to cook
- iść — to go (on foot)
- jechać — to go (by vehicle), to ride
- jeść — to eat
- korzystać — to use, to benefit from
- kosztować — to cost
- kupić — to buy
- kupować — to buy
- lubić — to like
- mieszkać — to live (to reside)
- mieć — to have
- musieć — to have to
- musieć — to have to; must
- myśleć — to think
- mówić — to speak, to say
- należeć — to belong
- należeć — to belong; one should/ought to
- oglądać — to watch, to look at
- otwierać — to open
- otworzyć — to open
- pamiętać — to remember
- pisać — to write
- pić — to drink
- pomagać — to help
- pomóc — to help
- poradzić — to advise; to manage; to cope
- posiadać — to own, to have
- potrzebować — to need
- powiedzieć — to say; to tell
- pracować — to work
- prosić — to ask, to request
- przepraszać — to apologize
- przyjechać — to arrive (to come, typically by vehicle)
- przypominać — to remind; to resemble
- pytać — to ask
- płacić — to pay
- robić — to do / to make
- rozmawiać — to talk, to converse
- rozumieć — to understand
- składać — to fold, to submit, to assemble
- spać — to sleep
- spotkać — to meet
- spotykać — meet, encounter
- sprzedawać — to sell
- sprzątać — to clean, to tidy up
- spróbować — to try
- spóźnić — to delay, to make someone late
- spóźnić się — to be late
- szukać — to look for / to search
- szukać — to look for, to search for
- słuchać — to listen
- trzymać — to hold, to keep
- tęsknić — to miss; to long for
- uczyć — to teach
- uczyć się — to study; to learn
- umieć — to be able to, to know how to
- umożliwiać — to enable, to make possible
- umówić — to arrange, to set up, to agree on, to make an appointment
- umówić się — to make an appointment, to agree to meet
- uważać — to consider, to regard, to watch out
- używać — to use
- wejść — to enter
- widzieć — to see
- wiedzieć — to know
- wspierać — to support, to back
- wspominać — to mention, to recall, to remember
- wybierać — to choose, to pick
- wydawać — to issue, give out, seem
- wygrać — to win
- wyjaśniać — to explain
- wyjechać — to leave; to depart; to go away
- wypożyczać — to rent out, to lend
- wziąć — to take
- wędrować — to wander
- zachować — to preserve, to keep, to save
- zachęcać — to encourage, to motivate
- zaczynać — to begin; to start
- zacząć — to begin; to start
- zadzwonić — to call (by phone)
- zamknąć — to close, to shut
- zamówić — to order
- zapewniać — to assure; to provide; to ensure
- zapominać — to forget
- zapomnieć — to forget
- zatrzymać — to stop; to hold back; to detain
- zauważać — to notice, to observe
- zauważyć — to notice
- zbierać — to collect; to gather; to pick (up)
- zdecydować — to decide, determine
- zgubić — to lose; to misplace
- znajdować — to find
- znaleźć — to find
- znać — to know (be acquainted with)
- zrobić — to do; to make
- zrozumieć — understand
- śpieszyć — to hurry, to hasten
- śpiewać — to sing
About Polish Conjugation
Polish Verb Conjugation
Polish verbs are built around the aspect system: nearly every verb exists as a perfective/imperfective pair. The perfective form describes completed actions and is used for future tense, while the imperfective form describes ongoing or repeated actions and is used for present tense. Choosing the right aspect is fundamental to Polish grammar.
Gendered Past Tense: The Polish past tense is unique among Slavic languages in encoding gender directly in the verb ending. "On czytał" (he read), "ona czytała" (she read), and "ono czytało" (it read) all have different endings. In first and second person, you also mark gender.
Four Conjugation Classes: Polish present-tense verbs fall into four classes based on their endings. Identifying the class from the infinitive isn't always straightforward, but patterns emerge with practice — and the classes are consistent once identified.
Polish Conjugation FAQ
How many Polish verbs can I practice?
Our Polish conjugation tool includes a comprehensive set of verbs organized by category, covering both regular and irregular forms. Browse the full list above to see every available verb.
What tenses are available for Polish?
We cover the core tenses used in Polish, from present and past to more advanced forms like the subjunctive or conditional, depending on the language. Each tense has its own column in the practice spreadsheet.
What's the difference between regular and irregular Polish verbs?
Regular Polish verbs follow predictable conjugation patterns — learn the pattern once and apply it to every regular verb. Irregular verbs break these rules and require individual memorization. Use the filter bar above to focus on one type at a time.
Which Polish verbs should I learn first?
Start with the most common everyday verbs — typically "to be," "to have," "to go," "to do," and "to say" in Polish. These high-frequency verbs appear in nearly every conversation and give you the biggest return on your practice time.
Is there a daily practice limit?
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Can I practice Polish conjugation on mobile?
Yes — the practice spreadsheet is fully responsive and works great on phones and tablets. You can practice Polish verb conjugation anywhere.
How does progress tracking work for Polish?
Each time you successfully complete a tense for a verb, it's saved to your account. Progress badges appear on verb cards so you can see at a glance which verbs you've mastered and which tenses still need practice.
What are common mistakes in Polish conjugation?
Common mistakes vary by language but often include mixing up irregular forms, confusing similar tenses, or applying the wrong conjugation pattern. Every verb page lists the most frequent errors for each tense, free for everyone.
Where can I learn more Polish?
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