poranku

Poranku is a Polish time expression that means "in the morning" or "early in the day." It is the locative singular form of the noun poranek (morning) and is used with prepositions such as o or w to indicate when something occurs, typically during the early hours. For example: "O poranku słońce dopiero wschodzi."

Etymology and form: The word is derived from the noun poranek and uses the locative case to express a specific time of day rather than a general sense of morning. This noun-based time expression is a common pattern in Polish for situating actions within a particular part of the day.

Usage and nuance: Poranku often conveys the idea of the early hours—before noon or around dawn—and is more common in written or formal style than in casual speech. In everyday language, speakers frequently use rano or rankiem, depending on context and regional preference. The choice between poranku and other time expressions can affect tone, with poranku sometimes evoking a slightly more literary or descriptive atmosphere.

Related terms and expressions: Rankiem (early in the morning, from rano) and o poranku are other ways to locate events in time. See also: rano, rankiem.