Karol
/ˈka.rɔl/masculine
The English name Charles is translated into Polish as Karol.
Karol is the masculine Polish equivalent of the given name Charles.
Meaning: given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈka.rɔl/.
Did you know?
- The name Karol is a doublet of the Polish word król, which means 'king'. Both words share the same ancestral root meaning 'free man'.
- In Polish, the name Karol changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. For example, if you are calling out to him, you say Karolu.
- Pope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyła, making Karol one of the most globally recognized Polish names of the 20th century.
Examples in context
- Lubiła Karola, dopóki go nie spotkała.She liked Charles as soon as she met him.This sentence is useful for seeing how Karol is used in a sentence.Tatoeba #3763059 by jeedrek, translation #887270 by CN
- Karol to mój brat.Charles is my brother.
- Czy Karol jest w domu?Is Charles at home?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a colleague.
- TomaszCzy Karol będzie dziś w pracy?Will Charles be at work today?
- AnnaTak, Karol przyszedł rano.Yes, Charles arrived this morning.
- TomaszTo dobrze, muszę z nim porozmawiać.That's good, I need to talk to him.
- AnnaMożesz go zapytać przy biurku.You can ask him at his desk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charles” translations and entries Karol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Karol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
