Krzysztof
/ˈkʂɘʂ.tɔf/masculine
The English name Christopher is translated into Polish as Krzysztof.
Krzysztof is a masculine given name.
Meaning: a male given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Krzysztofa when it is the direct object of a verb, such as in 'I know Christopher'. It changes to Krzysztofowi when used with verbs of giving or telling, such as 'I gave it to Christopher'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkʂɘʂ.tɔf/. The first of two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- In Polish culture, using the full name Krzysztof in a casual setting can sound intentionally cold or stern, almost like a parent scolding a child.
- In Poland, Krzysztof is the patron saint of travelers, which makes the name particularly popular among those who love exploring or working abroad.
- In very old Polish texts, you might encounter the archaic form Krzysztofor, which shows the name's direct structural evolution from Greek.
Examples in context
- Krzysztof Kolumb pił niefiltrowaną wodę morską.Christopher Columbus drank unfiltered seawater.This sentence illustrates the use of Krzysztof in a historical context.Tatoeba #1626260 by zipangu, translation #1621420 by Akradna
- Pewien wielbiciel zapytał kiedyś Krzysztofa Kolumba, w jaki sposób zdobył fundusze na wszystkie swoje zadziwiające podróże. Kolumb zabrał go w ciemną uliczkę, wyjął pistolet i odpowiedział: „Właśnie tak”.An admiring fan once asked Christopher Columbus how he managed to procure funding for all of his amazing journeys. Columbus then took the fan to an abandoned alley, took out a pistol, and said "That's how."This sentence shows the use of Krzysztofa as a direct object.Tatoeba #817908 by zipangu, translation #812739 by FeuDRenais2
- Krzysztof Kolumb znalazł kiedyś Świętego Graala, ale go wyrzucił, bo nie podobał mu się kolor.Christopher Columbus once found the Holy Grail but threw it out because he didn't like the color.This sentence shows the use of Krzysztof in a narrative context.Tatoeba #10770612 by hecko, translation #799641 by FeuDRenais2
- Cześć Krzysztof, czy mogę ci pomóc?Hello Christopher, can I help you?
- Hej Krzysiek, chcesz iść na piwo dzisiaj wieczorem?Hey Christopher, do you want to go for a beer tonight?
- Krzysiek, czy możesz mi pożyczyć swoją piłkę do tenisa?Christopher, can you lend me your tennis ball?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Agnieszka meets her friend Krzysztof at a cafe.
- AgnieszkaCześć, Krzysztof!Hi, Krzysztof!
- KrzysztofHej, Agnieszko. Co słychać?Hey, Agnieszka. How are you?
- AgnieszkaWszystko w porządku. Miło cię widzieć.Everything is fine. It is good to see you.
- KrzysztofMnie też.Me too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “christopher” translations and entries Krzysztof, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Krzysztof, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
