amen
/ˈa.mɛn/
The Polish word for "amen" is amen.
In Polish, amen is used in two main ways: as an interjection to express strong agreement with a statement or in religious contexts at the end of prayers. It can also function as an adverb meaning "truly" or "verily".
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈa.mɛn/.
Did you know?
- In Polish, saying amen in response to a person's opinion can sometimes carry a sarcastic or mocking tone, implying the person is being overly dramatic or 'preaching'.
- In some Polish idioms, amen is used to describe a final, irreversible state, often implying that something has reached its inevitable end.
- The word amen is a learned borrowing from Ecclesiastical Latin and first appeared in Polish texts in 1513.
Examples in context
- Amen, to jest prawda.Amen, that is the truth.
- Amen, dokładnie tak!Amen, exactly that!
- Amen, masz całkowitą rację.Amen, you are absolutely right.
Example conversation
Piotr and Agnieszka are discussing the need for a holiday.
- PiotrKażdy z nas potrzebuje teraz odpoczynku.Every one of us needs a break now.
- AgnieszkaAmen, ja już nie mogę więcej.Amen, I can't take it anymore.
- PiotrZróbmy sobie wolny weekend.Let's make the weekend free.
- AgnieszkaTo świetny pomysł, Piotr.That is a great idea, Piotr.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amen” translations and entries amen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
