Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| /ˈi.mɛjl/ | masculine | |
| mejl | /ˈmɛjl/ | colloquial, masculine |
| /ˈmɛjl/ | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to a message sent via electronic mail. You can also use the verbs mailować or mejlować to mean the action of sending an email.
Which one should you use?
e-mail is the standard, formal way to write the word. In contrast, mejl or mail are more phonetic and informal versions.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
e-mail is the standard form. The spelling mejl is a colloquial version used in informal speech and writing, and mail is an informal alternative. For highly formal or descriptive contexts, you can use poczta elektroniczna (electronic mail).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun e-mail changes based on its role in a sentence. When it is the direct object of a verb like 'to send' (wysłać), it takes the form e-maila. If you are using a preposition like 'w' (in) or 'o' (about), it changes to the form e-mailu.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈi.mɛjl/.
Did you know?
- The word mejl descends from the Proto-Germanic *malhō, which originally referred to a bag or pouch used for carrying items.
- Unlike in English, the word e-mail in Polish must change its ending to e-maila or e-mailu depending on its grammatical role in the sentence.
- In professional Polish correspondence, using poczta elektroniczna is often preferred over the borrowed e-mail to maintain linguistic purity.
Examples in context
- Właśnie wysłałem ci e-mail.I've just sent you an email.This sentence shows how to use the form e-mail when it is the object of the verb 'sent'.Tatoeba #3658746 by nusia2302, translation #11060264 by sundown
- Jaki jest pana adres e-mail?What's your email address?This sentence demonstrates asking for an e-mail address.Tatoeba #6973866 by Baakamono, translation #2838173 by CK
- Miałeś problem ze swoim mailem?Have you been having problems with your email?This sentence uses the form mail to talk about having problems with one's email.Tatoeba #4097597 by jeedrek, translation #2662787 by CK
- Proszę wysłać mi wiadomość na moją pocztę elektroniczną.Please send me a message to my email.
- Cześć! Czy możesz mi wysłać ten mail z informacjami?Hey! Can you send me that email with the information?
- Dostałem twoją wiadomość na skrzynkę.I received your email in my inbox.
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Example conversation
Agnieszka and Tomasz are discussing work tasks in an office.
- AgnieszkaTomasz, czy widziałeś mój nowy e-mail?Tomasz, did you see my new e-mail?
- TomaszNie, jeszcze nie czytałem twojego e-mailu.No, I haven't read your e-mail yet.
- AgnieszkaProszę, sprawdź go jak najszybciej.Please, check it as soon as possible.
- TomaszDobrze, sprawdzę to teraz.Okay, I will check it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “email” translations and entries e-mail, mejl, mail, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries e-mail, mail, mejl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
