Conjugations › Polish › iść

iść

to go (on foot) (perf: pójść)

Polish Irregular
filmować All Polish Verbs nagrywać

The Polish verb "iść" means "to go (on foot) (perf: pójść)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "iść" across all 5 tenses.

Jump to a tense

Present Past Future Conditional Imperative

How to Conjugate "iść" in the Present Tense

Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
ja I idę
ty you (informal) idziesz
on/ona/ono he/she/it idzie
my we idziemy
wy you all idziecie
oni/one they idą
On idzie do pracy pieszo.
He is walking to work.

How to Conjugate "iść" in the Past Tense

Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past
Person English Conjugation
ja I szedłem
ty you (informal) szedłeś
on/ona/ono he/she/it szedł
my we szliśmy
wy you all szliście
oni/one they szli
Ona szła do sklepu rano.
She was walking to the shop in the morning.

Want to actually remember these?

VerbPal drills "iść" in real Polish sentences using spaced repetition.

Try VerbPal Free

How to Conjugate "iść" in the Future Tense

Czas przyszły Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
ja I będę szedł
ty you (informal) będziesz szedł
on/ona/ono he/she/it będzie szedł
my we będziemy szli
wy you all będziecie szli
oni/one they będą szli
On pójdzie na spacer wieczorem.
He will go for a walk in the evening.

How to Conjugate "iść" in the Conditional Tense

Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests
Person English Conjugation
ja I szedłbym
ty you (informal) szedłbyś
on/ona/ono he/she/it szedłby
my we szlibyśmy
wy you all szlibyście
oni/one they szliby
Ona szłaby na spotkanie sama.
She would go to the meeting alone.

How to Conjugate "iść" in the Imperative Tense

Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests
Person English Conjugation
ja I idź
ty you (informal) idź
on/ona/ono he/she/it niech idzie
my we idźmy
wy you all idźcie
oni/one they niech idą
Niech on pójdzie do lekarza jutro.
Let him go to the doctor tomorrow.
filmować All Polish Verbs nagrywać

Frequently Asked Questions About "iść"

Is "iść" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Iść" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "iść" mean in English?
The Polish verb "iść" means "to go (on foot) (perf: pójść)" in English.
How do you conjugate "iść" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → idę, ty → idziesz, on/ona/ono → idzie, my → idziemy, wy → idziecie, oni/one → idą.
How many tenses does "iść" have in Polish?
"Iść" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.

Learn More About Polish Verbs

Aspect Mastery: How to Choose Between Perfective and Imperfective Pairs in Polish

Master perfective vs imperfective aspect in Polish with clear rules, common verb pairs, and practical examples so you can choose the right Polish verb every time.

Mastering Polish Verbs of Motion: Going by Foot vs. Going by Transport

Master Polish verbs of motion with clear examples of iść vs. chodzić and jechać vs. jeździć. Learn the determinacy distinction, real-life usage, and how to choose the right Polish motion verb.

Why Polish Verbs Change Based on the Gender of the Speaker

Learn why Polish verbs change based on the gender of the speaker, especially in the past tense. Master endings like -łem, -łam, -łeś, -łaś, and the virile vs. non-virile plural pattern with clear examples.

Master Polish verbs for real

Stop memorizing tables. Start speaking with confidence.

Try VerbPal Free

7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.