okazje

Okazje is a Polish noun used primarily in the plural form. It has two main meanings. First, it denotes favorable moments or opportunities to act, seize something, or gain an advantage. In this sense, one might say “to była dobra okazja,” meaning that was a good opportunity. Second, it refers to goods or services offered at a discount or under favorable terms—sales, promotions, or bargains.

Etymology and usage note: the term originates from the word okazja, meaning a favorable moment or chance, and the plural form okazje is common in everyday speech as well as in marketing language. The word is widely used in advertising, catalogs, and media to highlight price advantages.

In retail and e-commerce, okazje are promotions designed to attract customers, with common phrases such as okazy cenowe, okazje dnia, or okazje tygodnia. Shoppers often seek okazje to compare prices, identify value, and plan purchases around sales periods. Beyond commerce, okazje can describe any favorable opportunities in life, such as job offers, investments, or social occasions, though the meaning in these contexts remains more general and less tied to discounting.