Polish · Numbers & Time
jeden
one
Beginnernumeral · m
Definition
The cardinal number one, masculine form.
Example
Mam jeden kot.
I have one cat.
Etymology
'Jeden' means 'one' and comes from the Proto-Slavic *edinъ. It serves as the foundational numeral in Polish and is used in various counting and enumeration contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jeden' is universally used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written language, serving as the cardinal number in counting.