The Polish verb "piec" means "to bake, to roast (perf: upiec)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "piec" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "piec" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | piekę |
| ty | you (informal) | pieczesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | piecze |
| my | we | pieczemy |
| wy | you all | pieczecie |
| oni/one | they | pieką |
On piecze kurczaka.
say it on PYEH-cheh KOOR-cha-ka
He roasts chicken.
In other languages
- French Il rôtit du poulet.
- German Er brät Hähnchen.
- Spanish Él asa pollo.
- Dutch Hij roostert kip.
Ja piekę chleb.
say it ya PYEH-keh chleb
I bake bread.
In other languages
- French Je fais du pain.
- German Ich backe Brot.
- Spanish Yo horneo pan.
- Dutch Ik bak brood.
How to Conjugate "piec" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | piekłem |
| ty | you (informal) | piekłeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | piekł |
| my | we | piekliśmy |
| wy | you all | piekliście |
| oni/one | they | piekli |
On upiekł kurczaka.
say it on OO-pyekw KOOR-CHA-kah
He roasted the chicken.
In other languages
- French Il a rôti le poulet.
- German Er hat das Hähnchen gebraten.
- Spanish Él asó el pollo.
- Dutch Hij heeft de kip geroosterd.
Ja upiekłem chleb.
say it yah oo-PYEH-kwem chleb
I baked bread.
In other languages
- French J'ai fait du pain.
- German Ich habe Brot gebacken.
- Spanish Horneé pan.
- Dutch Ik bakte brood.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę piec |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz piec |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie piec |
| my | we | będziemy piec |
| wy | you all | będziecie piec |
| oni/one | they | będą piec |
On upiecze kurczaka.
say it on oo-PYEH-cheh KOOR-chah-kah
He will roast the chicken.
In other languages
- French Il fera rôtir le poulet.
- German Er wird das Hähnchen braten.
- Spanish Él asará el pollo.
- Dutch Hij zal de kip braden.
Ja upiekę ciasto.
say it YAH oo-PYEH-keh CHAH-stoh
I will bake a cake.
In other languages
- French Je vais préparer un gâteau.
- German Ich werde einen Kuchen backen.
- Spanish Hornearé un pastel.
- Dutch Ik zal een cake bakken.
How to Conjugate "piec" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | piekłbym |
| ty | you (informal) | piekłbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | piekłby |
| my | we | pieklibyśmy |
| wy | you all | pieklibyście |
| oni/one | they | piekliby |
On upiekłby kurczaka.
say it on oo-PYEHK-WBEE koor-CHAH-kah
He would roast the chicken.
In other languages
- French Il ferait rôtir le poulet.
- German Er würde das Hähnchen braten.
- Spanish Él asaría el pollo.
- Dutch Hij zou de kip braden.
Ja upiekłbym chleb.
say it yah oo-PYEHK-WYM chleb
I would bake bread.
In other languages
- French Je cuirais du pain.
- German Ich würde Brot backen.
- Spanish Yo hornearía pan.
- Dutch Ik zou brood bakken.
How to Conjugate "piec" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | - |
| ty | you (informal) | piecz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech piecze |
| my | we | pieczmy |
| wy | you all | pieczcie |
| oni/one | they | niech pieką |
Niech piecze kurczaka.
say it nyehk PYEH-cheh KOOHR-chah-kah
Let him/her roast the chicken.
In other languages
- French Laissez-le/la faire rôtir le poulet.
- German Lass ihn/sie das Hähnchen braten.
- Spanish Déjale/dejarla asar el pollo.
- Dutch Laat hem/haar de kip braden.
Piecz chleb dziś.
say it PYEHCH chleb jeesh
Bake bread today.
In other languages
- French Faites cuire du pain aujourd'hui.
- German Backe heute Brot.
- Spanish Hornea pan hoy.
- Dutch Bak vandaag brood.
Frequently Asked Questions About "piec"
Is "piec" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Piec" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "piec" mean in English?
The Polish verb "piec" means "to bake, to roast (perf: upiec)" in English.
How do you conjugate "piec" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → piekę, ty → pieczesz, on/ona/ono → piecze, my → pieczemy, wy → pieczecie, oni/one → pieką.
How many tenses does "piec" have in Polish?
"Piec" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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