koza
/ˈkɔ.za/feminine
The Polish word for goat is koza.
The word koza is used to refer to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While koza is the standard word, koza domowa can be used if you need to formally specify a domestic goat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is kozy. If you need the genitive singular form, which translates to 'of the goat' or 'goat's', use kozie. koza is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɔ.za/.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word koza is used in the slang expression zapuścić kozę, which literally means 'to let a goat grow' but actually refers to growing out a beard.
- The phrase koziołek is the diminutive of koza and means 'little goat', but it is also the standard Polish word for a gymnastics vaulting horse.
- In many parts of Poland, particularly in folk traditions, the 'koza' is a character in carnival plays, often wearing a mask to represent a mythological or festive spirit.
Examples in context
- Koza jadła jej z ręki.The goat ate from her hand.This sentence shows how to use koza when describing an action.Tatoeba #12799872 by JimiYoru, translation #5218239 by Hybrid
- To nie jest owca. To koza.This isn't a sheep. It's a goat.This sentence is useful for distinguishing between a sheep and a koza.Tatoeba #12799827 by JimiYoru, translation #10726308 by CK
- W zoo można zobaczyć różne zwierzęta, takie jak kozy i krowy.In the zoo, you can see various animals, such as goats and cows.
- Biała koza biega po łące.A white goat is running in the meadow.
Example conversation
Paweł and Katarzyna are visiting a small farm.
- PawełKatarzyno, czy widzisz tę małą kozę?Katarzyna, do you see that little goat?
- KatarzynaTak, ta koza jest bardzo urocza.Yes, that goat is very cute.
- PawełChcę dać jej trochę siana.I want to give her some hay.
- KatarzynaPaweł, uważaj, żeby nie uciekła!Paweł, be careful so she doesn't run away!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries koza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
