Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dziewczyna | /d͡ʑɛfˈt͡ʂɘ.na/ /d͡ʑɛfˈt͡ʂɨ.na/ (Middle, Polish) |
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| przyjaciółka | /pʂɘ.jaˈt͡ɕuw.ka/ | feminine |
The term dziewczyna is the standard and most common way to say girlfriend in Polish. It is important to note that dziewczyna can mean both 'girl' and 'girlfriend' depending on the context in which it is used.
Which one should you use?
While dziewczyna is used for a romantic girlfriend, the word przyjaciółka refers specifically to a platonic female friend. If you are engaged to your girlfriend, you should use the word narzeczona, which means fiancée.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of dziewczyna is dziewczyny.
How do you pronounce it?
/dʑɛfˈtʂɘ.na/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use przyjaciółka to mean 'girlfriend', but this actually means 'female friend'.
When do people say it?
The diminutive form dziewczynka can be translated as 'sweetheart' or 'baby girl'.
Did you know?
- The term dziewczyna first appeared in written records around 1580.
- The word dziewczyna shares a linguistic root with the Slovak word dievčina.
- While dziewczyna is the standard for 'girlfriend', using the diminutive dziewczynka can sound overly sweet or even patronising, similar to calling someone 'baby girl'.
Examples in context
- Mary to dziewczyna Toma.Mary is Tom's girlfriend.This sentence is useful for showing possession with the form dziewczyna.Tatoeba #2519058 by zipangu, translation #1668970 by wallebot
- Kto to? Twoja dziewczyna?Who is she, your girlfriend?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a person using the form dziewczyna.Tatoeba #13335486 by Radek, translation #9194650 by DJ_Saidez
- Kim jest twoja dziewczyna?Who's your girlfriend?This sentence is useful for asking about the identity of someone's girlfriend using the form dziewczyna.Tatoeba #6602988 by princes21, translation #2240401 by Hybrid
- Ta dziewczyna jest moją partnerką.This girl is my girlfriend/partner.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Paweł are talking about a friend's relationship.
- AgnieszkaCzy on ma dziewczynę?Does he have a girlfriend?
- PawełTak, jego dziewczyna jest bardzo miła.Yes, his girlfriend is very kind.
- AgnieszkaTo świetnie!That is great!
- PawełMusisz ją poznać, Agnieszko.You must meet her, Agnieszka.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “girlfriend” translations and entries dziewczyna, przyjaciółka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
