interesy

Interesy is a Polish noun in the plural form of interes. It refers to matters that concern someone, to stakes or advantages in a situation, and to commercial activities or business ventures. The word is commonly used to talk about what matters to someone or about things that deserve attention.

Etymology and senses: The term derives from Latin interesse, meaning to matter or to be between, and entered Polish through historical contact with Latin-based vocabularies. Core senses include personal or public concerns (interesy osobiste, interesy państwa) and economic interests or business dealings (robić interesy, interesy firmy). The sense of financial “interest” as a charge or rate is typically expressed in Polish with other terms, such as oprocentowanie, rather than as interes.

Usage notes: In everyday speech, interes can express different ideas depending on context. Listeners may infer “my concern” or “my benefit” from phrases like mam swój interes, or “to nie mój interes” to mean “it’s not my concern.” The expression robić interesy usually means “to do business” or engage in commercial activity, rather than simply to have an interest in a hobby or pastime.

In modern Polish, interezy is a neutral term used across journalism, politics, business, and everyday language. Its exact nuance—personal, public, or economic—depends on context, and speakers often distinguish specific senses with accompanying words.