Whether you’re a dedicated student of Polish, a tourist eagerly awaiting your week in Warsaw, or just trying to impress your Polish grandma next time you visit, it’s never a bad time to learn how to talk about the home in Polish.
Whether you’re telling your friends to meet you in the kitchen or asking someone where they bought that stylish lamp, this is a set of vocabulary you’ll reach for often. What’s more, some of these terms are English cognates — do you recognize balkon and lampa?
In any case, here are some of the most common words you’ll need to talk about the home in Polish. To hear how they’re pronounced by a native speaker, press the gray play button.
Talking About The Home In Polish
apartment — mieszkanie
house — dom
room — pokój
kitchen — kuchnia
bathroom — łazienka
bedroom — sypialnia
living room — salon
toilet — toaleta
floor — podłoga
wall — ściana
door — drzwi
window — okno
balcony — balkon
ceiling — sufit
roof — dach
stairs — schody
elevator — winda
furniture — meble
table — stół
chair — krzesło
bed — łóżko
sofa — kanapa
armchair — fotel
bookshelf — regał na książki
wardrobe — szafa
bench — ławka
shelf — półka
dresser — komoda
stool — taboret
pantry — szafka kuchenna
decor — wystrój wnętrz
curtain — zasłona
carpet — dywan
mirror — lustro
lamp — lampa
indoor plant — roślina doniczkowa
picture — obraz
coffee table — ława
cushion — poduszka
knick-knack — bibelot
household appliance — sprzęt AGD
stove — kuchenka
fridge — lodówka
freezer — zamrażarka
heater — grzejnik
washing machine — pralka
dishwasher — zmywarka
dryer — suszarka
air conditioner — klimatyzacja
microwave — mikrofalówka