Polish · Numbers & Time
dziesięć
ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number ten.
Example
Czekam już dziesięć minut.
I have been waiting for ten minutes already.
Etymology
'Dziesięć' traces back to the Proto-Slavic *děsętь, demonstrating a common linguistic lineage with other Slavic languages. The term has evolved over centuries while retaining its core numeral identity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dziesięć' is common in everyday language as well as in formal contexts, easily fitting into both spoken and written formats. It has a standard use across Poland without notable regional dialect differences.