Polish · Work & Business
pieniądze
money
Beginnernoun
Definition
Coins and banknotes used to buy things; plural in Polish.
Example
Oszczędzam pieniądze na wakacje.
I am saving money for a holiday.
Etymology
'Pieniądze' is derived from the Middle Polish 'pieniądz', which has roots connected to ancient Slavic words referring to wealth or money.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pieniądze' is used widely in informal and formal contexts, relating to finance, commerce, and daily life. It appears in both spoken language and written texts.