Wrzesień po angielsku is "September." Poland uses the same Gregorian calendar as English-speaking countries, so month names translate directly.
Both languages follow the same sequence of months. The only difference is pronunciation and spelling. Here's the full list:
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| Styczeń | January |
| Luty | February |
| Marzec | March |
| Kwiecień | April |
| Maj | May |
| Czerwiec | June |
| Lipiec | July |
| Sierpień | August |
| Wrzesień | September |
| Październik | October |
| Listopad | November |
| Grudzień | December |
Some learners mix up Polish month names with similar-sounding words. For example, "wrzesień" sounds like "wrestling," and "marzec" resembles "mars." These false cognates create errors.
Avoid these mistakes by practicing pronunciation. Repeat each month name aloud while reading the English equivalent.
One frequent error is writing "wrzesien" without the "ś" diacritic. In Polish, "ś" is essential for correct spelling and pronunciation. Similarly, "październik" often gets written as "pazdziernik," omitting the "o."
To remember the correct spelling, note that "wrzesień" contains the letter "ś," which is pronounced like "sh." This sound doesn't exist in English, making it tricky for learners.
When scheduling a meeting in Polish, you might say, "Spotkanie odbędzie się we wrześniu." The English translation is, "The meeting will take place in September." Both languages use the same month name, just spelled differently.
I once used a Polish language app to practice months. The app included audio recordings of native speakers, which helped me distinguish between similar-sounding words like "wrzesień" and "marzec."