Ziemia
/ˈʑɛ.mja/feminine
The English phrase 'earth' is translated into Polish as Ziemia.
Ziemia is used as a proper name for the third planet of the Solar System.
Meaning: third planet of the Solar System (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Ziemia changes to Ziemi when used in the genitive or dative cases, such as when expressing 'of Earth' or 'to Earth'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈʑɛ.mja/.
Did you know?
- Because of its Proto-Indo-European roots, Ziemia is a distant cousin to the English word 'dig', as both relate to the action of working the ground.
- In Polish, the word for 'earth' can also be used in the phrase ziemia obiecana, which translates to 'the promised land' and refers to industrial Łódź.
- The word Ziemia is a feminine noun, which aligns with the common personification of the planet as 'Mother Earth' or Matka Ziemia.
Examples in context
- Ziemia ma kształt piłki.The earth is shaped like a ball.This sentence is useful for describing the shape of Ziemia.Tatoeba #12334708 by mwgamera, translation #7811767 by Goatstein
- Czuliśmy, jak ziemia drży.We felt the earth tremble.This sentence is useful for describing the feeling of Ziemia trembling.Tatoeba #765699 by zipangu, translation #249048 by sundown
- Ziemia jest piękną planetą.Earth is a beautiful planet.This sentence is useful for describing Ziemia as a beautiful planet.Tatoeba #5182795 by Tomash, translation #473816 by CM
- Ziemia jest trzecią planetą od Słońca.Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
- Badania naukowe koncentrują się na zrozumieniu Ziemi.Scientific research focuses on understanding the Earth.
- Nasza planeta, Ziemia, jest pełna różnorodności.Our planet, Earth, is full of diversity.
- Ciesz się życiem na naszym pięknym świecie.Enjoy life on our beautiful Earth.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people are looking at a telescope in an observatory.
- MałgorzataCzy myślisz, że Ziemia jest jedynym zamieszkanym miejscem?Do you think Earth is the only inhabited place?
- KrzysztofNie wiem, ale Ziemia jest wyjątkowa.I don't know, but Earth is unique.
- MałgorzataTo prawda, nasza Ziemia jest cudowna.That's true, our Earth is wonderful.
- KrzysztofMusimy o nią dbać, Małgorzato.We must take care of it, Małgorzata.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “earth” translations and entries Ziemia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
