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/nɔt͡s/
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Denotes the dark period between sunset and sunrise, and by extension any time or situation characterized by darkness or night‑time activity.

Examples

  • W nocą padał deszcz.
    It rained by night.
  • Spędziliśmy całą noc w górach.
    We spent the whole night in the mountains.
  • Noc była wyjątkowo cicha.
    The night was unusually quiet.
  • W nocie widziałem gwiazdy.
    I saw the stars at night.
  • W nocy nie ma światła.
    There is no light at night.

Similar words

ciemność
nocny moment
nocny okres
nocny czas
zmrok
nocny

Meanings

Usage

Use noc for the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, and for any situation described as night‑time.

Common mistakes

The most common error is using the wrong case, such as W noc jest zimno instead of W nocy jest zimno.

Etymology

From Proto‑Slavic *nokъ, related to Old Church Slavonic нощь and Russian ночь, ultimately from Proto‑Indo‑European *nókʷts “night”.

FAQ

What does noc mean?

Noc means night, the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

How is noc used in a sentence?

You can say, “W nocy nie ma światła,” which means “There is no light at night.”

What is the plural form of noc?

The plural of noc is noce, as in “W nocach zimy jest bardzo zimno.”

Does noc have any figurative meanings?

Yes, noc can describe a dark or difficult period, e.g., “To była długa noc dla naszej rodziny.”

What is the origin of noc?

Noc comes from Proto‑Slavic *nokъ, related to Old Church Slavonic нощь and Russian ночь, ultimately from Proto‑Indo‑European *nókʷts.

What are common mistakes with noc?

A frequent mistake is the wrong case, such as “W noc jest zimno” instead of “W nocy jest zimno.”

What are synonyms for noc?

Synonyms include ciemność, zmrok, nocny czas, nocny okres, nocny moment, and nocny.

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