krokodyl
/krɔˈkɔ.dɘl/masculine
The English word 'crocodile' is krokodyl in Polish.
krokodyl refers to the reptile.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on its role in a sentence. The plural form is krokodyle. Use the form krokodyla when the crocodile is the object of a negated verb or follows a preposition such as 'od' (from). The form krokodyle is used after prepositions like 'o' (about) or 'w' (in).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /krɔˈkɔ.dɘl/ and has three syllables. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Greek root of krokodyl is thought to mean 'grain dealer' or 'pebble', though the exact reason for this connection remains debated by historians.
- In Poland, the 'crocodile' is a recurring character in children's songs and poems, often portrayed as a friendly or clumsy creature rather than a predator.
- If you want to describe a cute or small crocodile, you would use the diminutive form krokodylek.
Examples in context
- To tylko mały krokodylek.It's just a baby crocodile.This sentence is useful for using the diminutive form to describe a baby.Tatoeba #6553625 by arie, translation #6552696 by OsoHombre
- Krokodyl odgryzł mu nogę.A crocodile bit off his leg.This sentence shows the word krokodyl being used as a subject.Tatoeba #10469055 by Shounen, translation #6398045 by mojeanin
- Krokodyl nie poruszył się.The crocodile didn't move.This sentence demonstrates the word krokodyl in a simple statement about its movement.Tatoeba #10469034 by Shounen, translation #9812443 by Adelpa
- Widziałem krokodyla w zooI saw a crocodile in the zoo
- Gawiale są zagrożonym gatunkiemGharials are an endangered species
- Ten krokodylek jest niesamowicie słodki!This little crocodile is incredibly cute!
- Na wystawie zoologicznej można zobaczyć imponującego krokodyla.At the zoological exhibition, you can see an impressive crocodile.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Tomasz are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- MałgorzataTen krokodyl jest ogromny.That crocodile is huge.
- TomaszTak, to bardzo groźne zwierzę.Yes, it is a very dangerous animal.
- MałgorzataCzy on jest w wodzie?Is he in the water?
- TomaszTak, właśnie tam płynie.Yes, he is swimming right there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crocodile” translations and entries krokodyl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
