How to Say “Benjamin” in Polish

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Beniamin
masculine
The English name Benjamin is translated into Polish as Beniamin.
Beniamin is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

Which one should you use?

Beniamin is the formal translation of the name Benjamin in Polish, while Benek is the informal diminutive form.

How does it change in a sentence?

The name Beniamin takes the ending -a in the genitive case, used to indicate possession or after certain prepositions, becoming Beniamina.

Did you know?

  • While 'Benjamin' is a common name in English, the Polish version Beniamin is often associated with a more classical, old-fashioned charm in contemporary Polish society.
  • The shift from the English 'j' sound to the Polish 'i' in Beniamin is a common way Polish adapts biblical names into their own phonetic system.
  • In a formal Polish setting, calling someone by the diminutive Benek would be considered an unexpected breach of etiquette, despite the name's friendliness.

Examples in context

  • Czy to jest Beniamin?
    Is this Beniamin?
  • Mój brat ma na imię Beniamin.
    My brother's name is Beniamin.
  • Beniamin jest bardzo miłym chłopcem.
    Beniamin is a very nice boy.

Example conversation

Paweł and Agnieszka are looking at a photo album.

  1. Paweł

    Kto jest na tym zdjęciu?
    Who is in this photo?
  2. Agnieszka

    To jest Beniamin, mój kuzyn.
    That is Beniamin, my cousin.
  3. Paweł

    Czy Beniamin mieszka w Warszawie?
    Does Beniamin live in Warsaw?
  4. Agnieszka

    Nie, on mieszka w Krakowie.
    No, he lives in Krakow.

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