Sukces

Sukces is a Polish noun meaning "success." It is masculine and used in both singular and plural forms (sukces, sukcesy). The word denotes the achievement of a goal or favorable outcome in various contexts.

The term is borrowed into Polish from French succès, which itself comes from Latin successus, from the verb succedere “to advance, to follow.” Its entry into Polish occurred during the Early Modern period, a time when French linguistic influence on Polish culture and diplomacy was strong.

In everyday usage, sukces refers to the attainment of an aim or goal. Common phrases include osiągnąć sukces (to achieve success) and odnieść sukces (to be successful). The word can describe personal, professional, or public outcomes and may appear in statements such as “Odniosłem sukces” or “To był wielki sukces.”

Culturally, success is a frequent subject in media, education, business, and self-help discourse. Assessments of success are often subjective, reflecting values, context, and personal aspirations. Factors traditionally attributed to success include planning, effort, skill, persistence, and favorable circumstances, though debates acknowledge that definitions and measures of success vary across domains and can be influenced by social and economic conditions.