anioł
/ˈa.ɲɔw/masculine
The Polish word for "angel" is anioł.
anioł refers to a messenger from a deity. You can also use the expression mój aniele to mean "my angel" when addressing someone directly to show affection.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
Which one should you use?
The plural form of the word is anioły. While anioł is the standard term, the diminutive form aniołek is used in informal contexts to mean "angel".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. If anioł is the direct object of a verb, use the form anioła. To express something given to or done for an angel, use the dative form aniołowi. When describing what someone is (as an angel) or using the preposition 'z' (with), use the instrumental form aniołem.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈa.ɲɔw/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word anioł is used in the expression robić kogoś w anioła, which means to deceive someone or make them believe something false.
- The phrase mój aniele can be used not only for romantic partners but also as a gentle, slightly condescending way to address someone who is being naive.
- In traditional Polish folklore, the 'Guardian Angel' is called anioł stróż, and it is common for parents to pray specifically to this entity for their children's safety.
Examples in context
- Tom nie jest aniołem.Tom is no angel.This sentence uses the form anioł.Tatoeba #11597942 by tokzyk, translation #3956454 by CK
- Myślę, że czuwa nade mną anioł.I think that an angel watches over me.Tatoeba #8175356 by arie, translation #3087424 by Hybrid
- Śpiące dziecko jest zupełnie jak aniołek.A sleeping child looks like an angel.Tatoeba #640461 by zipangu, translation #322726 by al_ex_an_der
- Wysłano anioła, aby chronił nasze miasto.An angel was sent to protect our city.
- Cześć, aniołku! Jak się masz?Hi, angel! How are you?
- Dziękuję, mój anieleThank you, my angel
- Wierzę w aniołyI believe in angels
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing a beautiful painting in a church.
- PawełSpójrz, ten anioł na obrazie jest piękny.Look, this angel in the painting is beautiful.
- KatarzynaTak, ma bardzo łagodny wyraz twarzy.Yes, he has a very gentle expression.
- PawełCzy to jest anioł opiekuńczy?Is it a guardian angel?
- KatarzynaMoże tak być, Paweł.It could be, Paweł.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries anioł, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
