komputer
/kɔmˈpu.tɛr/masculine
The English word computer is translated into Polish as komputer.
komputer is a noun used to refer to a programmable electronic device.
Meaning: programmable electronic device (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of komputer is komputery. You may also encounter the form komputera, which is the genitive case used to express possession or following certain prepositions, such as in the phrase nie ma komputera (there is no computer).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /kɔmˈpu.tɛr/.
Did you know?
- In a formal or academic context, you may see maszyna cyfrowa meaning 'digital machine' used instead of komputer.
- In very informal Polish slang, people sometimes refer to a computer as a 'komp'. This shortening is a common way to make even long, formal words sound more casual and friendly.
- Although it looks like a native word, komputer is actually a direct loan from English. Many other Polish technical terms are similarly borrowed rather than being reconstructed from Slavic roots.
Examples in context
- Co to jest komputer?What is a computer?Tatoeba #5933001 by qmak, translation #3391085 by AlanF_US
- Tam jest mój komputer.There is my computer.Tatoeba #5933007 by qmak, translation #5961944 by stagos
- Tam stoi mój komputer.There stands my computer.Tatoeba #5933008 by qmak, translation #5961948 by stagos
- Mój nowy komputer jest szybkiMy new computer is fast
- Ten komputer jest dużyThis computer is big
- 152 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Małgorzata are in a home office.
- PiotrGdzie jest mój nowy komputer?Where is my new computer?
- MałgorzataTwój komputer stoi na biurku.Your computer is on the desk.
- PiotrCzy ten komputer działa szybko?Does this computer work fast?
- MałgorzataTak, to bardzo dobry komputer.Yes, it is a very good computer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “computer” translations and entries komputer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
