| Polish word | English word | History |
| kawalerka | bedsit | |
| blok | block of flats | |
| dom parterowy | bungalow | |
| chatka | cottage | |
| dom wolnostojący | detached house | |
| bliźniak | semi-detached house | |
| szeregowiec | terraced house | |
| wieżowiec | tower block | |
| mieszkanie | flat | |
| rezydencja | mansion | |
| biurowiec | office building | |
| fabryka | factory | |
| wieża | tower | |
| zamek | castle | |
| pałac | palace | |
| budynek | building | |
| osiedle | housing estate | |
| ratusz | town hall |