kiedy

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A word that asks about the time of an event and also serves to introduce a temporal clause.

Examples

  • Ucz się regularnie, kiedy chcesz osiągnąć sukces.
    Study regularly when you want to achieve success.
  • Nie pamiętam, kiedy zostawiłem klucze.
    I don't remember when I left the keys.
  • Nie jedz, kiedy jesteś głodny.
    Don't eat when you are hungry.
  • Zadbaj o zdrowie, kiedy masz czas.
    Take care of your health when you have time.
  • Zamówię pizzę, kiedy skończymy pracę.
    I'll order pizza when we finish work.

Similar words

w którym momencie
w jakim czasie
w jakiej chwili
kiedyż
na kiedy
na kiedy
w jakim czasie
gdy
w jakiej chwili
gdy

Meanings

Ask about the time of an event

adverb
everyday
neutral
To ask at what time something happens or will happen.

Examples

  • Kiedy przyjedziesz?
    When will you arrive?
  • Powiedz mi, kiedy zaczyna się film.
    Tell me when the movie starts.
  • Nie pamiętam, kiedy zostawiłem klucze.
    I don't remember when I left the keys.
  • Zadzwoń, kiedy będziesz gotowy.
    Call me when you're ready.
  • Czy wiesz, kiedy odbędzie się spotkanie?
    Do you know when the meeting will take place?
  • Spytaj go, kiedy ma wolny czas.
    Ask him when he has free time.
  • Zapisz w kalendarzu, kiedy mamy egzamin.
    Write in the calendar when we have the exam.

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Introduce a temporal clause

conjunction
everyday
neutral
To introduce a clause that specifies the time at which an action occurs.

Examples

  • Zamknij drzwi, kiedy wyjdziesz.
    Close the door when you go out.
  • Ucz się regularnie, kiedy chcesz osiągnąć sukces.
    Study regularly when you want to achieve success.
  • Rozpoczniemy projekt, kiedy otrzymamy fundusze.
    We will start the project when we receive funding.
  • Nie jedz, kiedy jesteś głodny.
    Don't eat when you are hungry.
  • Zadbaj o zdrowie, kiedy masz czas.
    Take care of your health when you have time.
  • Zamówię pizzę, kiedy skończymy pracę.
    I'll order pizza when we finish work.
  • Zadzwoń do mnie, kiedy będziesz w mieście.
    Call me when you are in town.

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Etymology

From Old Polish kiedy, which goes back to Proto‑Slavic *kъdъ meaning ‘when’, related to Czech kdy and Russian когда.

FAQ

What does kiedy mean?

kiedy means ‘when’ – the time at which something happens.

How is kiedy pronounced?

kiedy is pronounced /ˈkjɛ.dɨ/.

When should I use kiedy instead of gdy?

Use kiedy for neutral questions about time; gdy is more formal or used in clauses.

Can kiedy be used as a conjunction?

Yes, it introduces a subordinate clause indicating the time of an action.

Is a comma required before kiedy in a clause?

Generally a comma precedes kiedy when it starts a subordinate clause.

Does kiedy change form in different cases?

kiedy is indeclinable and stays the same in all contexts.

What are common mistakes with kiedy?

Mixing it up with gdy, omitting commas, or using it to ask about location are frequent errors.

Are there synonyms for kiedy?

Yes, words like gdy, w którym momencie, and kiedykolwiek can be used in similar contexts.

What is the origin of kiedy?

It comes from Old Polish kiedy, tracing back to Proto‑Slavic *kъdъ meaning ‘when’.

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