artretyzm
/arˈtrɛ.tɘzm/inanimate, masculine
The English word arthritis is translated into Polish as artretyzm or zapalenie stawów.
Meaning: inflammation of a joint (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| artretyzm | /arˈtrɛ.tɘzm/ | inanimate, masculine |
| zapalenie stawów | neuter |
Both terms refer to the inflammation of a joint. zapalenie stawów is a more descriptive and literal way to describe the physical state of inflammation in the joints.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase zapalenie stawów is composed of zapalenie (inflammation) and stawów (joints).
Which one should you use?
zapalenie stawów is a more descriptive, literal way to say 'inflammation of the joints' and is frequently used in medical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
artretyzm is a masculine inanimate noun. The phrase zapalenie stawów is a neuter noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /arˈtrɛ.tɘzm/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word zapalenie comes from the verb zapalić, which means 'to light' or 'to set on fire'. In Polish, inflammation is linguistically described as if the body part is actually burning.
- In Polish, zapalenie can describe any inflammation, such as zapalenie płuc for pneumonia, literally calling it 'inflammation of the lungs'.
- Medical Polish often offers two paths: using a Latin or Greek loanword like artretyzm or a descriptive Slavic phrase like zapalenie stawów.
Examples in context
- Tom ma artretyzm.Tom has arthritis.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that someone has artretyzm.Tatoeba #2912953 by Malena, translation #1177510 by CK
- Czy możemy omówić zapalenie stawów?Can we discuss arthritis?
- Mój dziadek ma silny artretyzm.My grandfather has severe arthritis.
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are talking about their health.
- MałgorzataKrzysztof, dlaczego tak trudno otwierasz słoik?Krzysztof, why are you having such trouble opening the jar?
- KrzysztofNiestety, mój artretyzm coraz bardziej dokucza.Unfortunately, my arthritis is bothering me more and more.
- MałgorzataPowinieneś pójść do lekarza w tym tygodniu.You should go to the doctor this week.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, Małgorzato, zapiszę się jutro.You are right, Małgorzata, I will make an appointment tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arthritis” translations and entries artretyzm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
