wejciówka

Wejściówka (also written wejciówka) is a colloquial Polish term used to refer to an admission ticket or pass that grants entry to an event or venue. It is commonly used for concerts, clubs, festivals, conferences, or special promotions. In everyday speech it often substitutes for official terms such as bilet or karta wstępu, especially when the entry is informal, free, or guest-based, or when the pass is issued as a promotional item rather than a standard ticket.

Origin and form: The word is built from wejście (entry) with the diminutive suffix -ówka, yielding wejściówka; some speakers drop the ś, writing wejciówka, which is common in informal writing. The form with ś is standard in Polish orthography; both are understood in Poland.

Usage notes: Wejściówki are frequently distributed at events as guest passes, media accreditation, or as freebies from sponsors, allowing the holder to enter without purchasing a regular ticket or to bypass certain queues. In official contexts, organizers prefer terms like bilet, wejście, or karta wstępu. The term is generally considered informal and can be seen as slang, but it is widely understood and used in press coverage, event promotion, and among attendees.

See also: Bilet; karta wstępu; zaproszenie; wstęp.