Kiedy clauses
Kiedy lets Polish connect time and event in a way that feels natural for narration and planning.
Examples
PolishTranslation
Kiedy wróciłem do domu, od razu zjadłem obiad.
When I got home, I ate lunch right away.
Zadzwonię, kiedy skończę pracę.
I will call when I finish work.
Kiedy byliśmy dziećmi, często tam chodziliśmy.
When we were children, we often went there.
Pattern
kiedy + clause
How it works
Kiedy lets Polish connect time and event in a way that feels natural for narration and planning. This pattern typically appears as kiedy + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Kiedy can point to past, present, or future depending on context.
- It is a very practical bridge into more connected Polish.
Why it matters
Make Polish feel more like discourse instead of isolated lines.
Use in context
Time-linking clauses are especially helpful once you move beyond isolated statements.