Polish · Numbers & Time
five
The cardinal number five.
Mam pięć złotych.
I have five zlotys.
'Pięć' comes from the Proto-Slavic *pęťь, related to similar forms in other Slavic languages such as Russian 'пять' (pyat'). Its historical significance as a numeral has been consistent in Polish culture.
'Pięć' is used in both informal and formal contexts, both spoken and written. Its familiarity makes it universal across all regions of Poland, with no distinct variations.