hashtag
/ˈxaʂ.tak/masculine, alternative form
The Polish word for 'hashtag' is hashtag. Wiktionary also lists hasztag.
Meaning: a tag with a hash sign (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hashtag | /ˈxaʂ.tak/ | masculine, alternative form |
| hasztag | /ˈxaʂ.tak/ | masculine |
The term refers to a tag with a hash sign.
Which one should you use?
hashtag is an alternative spelling of hasztag.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word follows standard masculine declension.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxaʂ.tak/. The word has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In a mathematical context, the symbol within a hashtag is often called płotek, which translates to 'little fence'.
- While the English word 'hashtag' is used, the symbol itself is called krzyżyk in Polish, which literally translates to 'little cross'.
- The character '#' is called kratka in Polish, which literally translates to 'small grid' or 'lattice'.
Examples in context
- Wpisz "#temat" w swojej wiadomości.Type "#topic" in your message.
- Ten hasztag był bardzo popularny wczoraj na Instagramie.That hashtag was very popular on Instagram yesterday.
- Ten hashtag jest bardzo popularny.This hashtag is very popular.
- Dodaj ten hashtag do swojego zdjęcia.Add this hashtag to your photo.
- Który hashtag powinnam wybrać?Which hashtag should I choose?
Example conversation
Tomasz and Katarzyna are discussing a social media post.
- TomaszCzy ten hashtag pasuje do zdjęcia?Does this hashtag fit the photo?
- KatarzynaTak, wygląda bardzo dobrze.Yes, it looks very good.
- TomaszDobrze, to dodaję go teraz.Good, I am adding it now.
- KatarzynaSuper, Tomasz, dziękuję.Great, Tomasz, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hashtag” translations and entries hashtag, hasztag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
