Polish · Numbers & Time
trzy
three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number three.
Example
Mamy trzy dzieci.
We have three children.
Etymology
The Polish word 'trzy' originates from the Proto-Slavic *trĭ, which is related to other Slavic languages such as Russian 'три' (tri) and Czech 'tři'. Its historical development has been consistent in serving as a fundamental numeral in counting.
How & Where It’s Used
'Trzy' is used in both spoken and written Polish, commonly in informal settings but also in formal contexts, such as academic and literary discourse. It is ubiquitous across Poland with no significant regional variations.