Polish · Question Words

ile

how much; how many

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about quantity.

Example

Ile to kosztuje?

How much does it cost?

Etymology

'Ile' comes from the Proto-Slavic *ilь, used for quantification and numeration. It remains a fundamental part of interrogative structures in Polish.

How & Where It’s Used

'Ile' is commonly used in both informal and formal settings, applicable in daily conversations as well as in written texts. It is widely recognized in all regions of Poland.

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