ciało
/ˈt͡ɕa.wɔ/neuter
The English word 'body' is translated into Polish as ciało. Wiktionary also lists organizm.
Meaning: physical structure of a human or animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ciało | /ˈt͡ɕa.wɔ/ /ˈt͡ɕa.ɫɔ/ (Middle, Polish) |
neuter |
| organizm | /ɔrˈɡa.ɲizm/ | masculine |
ciało refers to the physical structure of a human or animal. In the specific context of crime or accidents, it is the standard term used to refer to a dead body (a corpse).
Which one should you use?
While ciało refers to the physical structure or corpse, organizm is used when discussing a living being from a biological or functional perspective.
How does it change in a sentence?
ciało is a neuter noun. The plural form of the neuter noun ciało is ciała.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɕa.wɔ/. The first of the two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word ciało is also used to describe a 'body' in physics, such as a solid object or a celestial body.
- The word ciało can be used to describe a person's physique or figure in a way that emphasizes attractiveness, similar to saying someone has a 'great body'.
- The term organizm was actually borrowed from the French word organisme.
Examples in context
- Boli ją całe ciało.Her whole body hurt.This sentence is useful for describing a state of physical pain regarding ciało.Tatoeba #4827990 by jeedrek, translation #1293132 by Luornu
- Boli mnie całe ciało.My whole body hurts.Tatoeba #1188563 by hebrajska, translation #7923942 by shekitten
- To Tom znalazł ciało.Tom was the one who discovered the body.This sentence is useful for describing the discovery of a ciało.Tatoeba #12721009 by JimiYoru, translation #1282866 by CK
- Ciało człowieka składa się z dwóch części: tułowia i kończynThe human body consists of two parts: the torso and the limbs
- Ruch to zdrowie dla ciałaExercise is good for the body
- Masz świetną sylwetkę!You have a great body!
- Chciałbym popracować nad swoją sylwetkąI would like to work on my body
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Agnieszka are discussing health and exercise at the gym.
- PiotrMusisz dbać o swoje ciało.You must take care of your body.
- AgnieszkaWiem, dlatego codziennie ćwiczę.I know, that is why I exercise every day.
- PiotrTwoje ciało potrzebuje też odpoczynku.Your body also needs rest.
- AgnieszkaMasz rację, pójdę dziś wcześniej spać.You are right, I will go to sleep earlier today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “body” translations and entries ciało, organizm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciało, organizm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
