marzenie

Marzenie is a Polish noun meaning dream, aspiration, or wish. Its primary use is to denote a cherished goal or desire for the future, something one hopes to achieve rather than a dream that occurs during sleep (that is usually referred to as sen). The word is commonly employed in everyday speech as well as in literature and media to express personal goals and ideals.

Common phrases include spełnić marzenie (to fulfil a dream), zrealizować marzenie (to realize a dream), and mieć marzenia (to have dreams or ambitions). In the singular, examples like "To jest moje marzenie" express a personal aspiration, while the plural "marzenia" can refer to dreams in general or to a set of ambitions.

Etymologically, marzenie derives from the verb marzyć, meaning to dream or to imagine, with the noun form designating the object or act of dreaming. The term often carries emotional or inspirational connotations, highlighting personal significance and the pursuit of something valued rather than a purely practical objective.

In usage, marzenie can denote a wide range of desires—from long-term life goals to smaller, meaningful wishes—containing an element of hope and motivation. It is a flexible term found across spoken language, writing, and cultural contexts, often invoked to express motivation, idealism, or the importance of pursuing one’s deepest wishes.