serce
/ˈsɛr.t͡sɛ/neuter
The Polish word for 'heart' is serce.
serce refers to the biological organ. You may also see the related verb serduszkować, which means to mark something with a heart symbol.
Meaning: an organ (noun)
Which one should you use?
While serce is the standard term for the organ, serduszko is a more affectionate way to refer to a heart.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun serce is serca.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the first syllable stressed. It is pronounced /ˈsɛr.tsɛ/.
Did you know?
- Polish uses the phrase serce rośnie to describe a feeling of growing pride or hope, literally meaning 'the heart grows'.
- The Polish word serce shares a common ancestor with the English word 'heart' through the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱerd-.
- The diminutive serduszko is frequently used as a term of endearment for a romantic partner, similar to how English speakers use 'sweetheart'.
Examples in context
- On ma dobre serce.He has a tender heart.This sentence illustrates how to describe someone as having a tender serce.Tatoeba #12955512 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12955435 by Conjuice
- Tom złamał mi serce.Tom broke my heart.This sentence shows how to express that someone broke your serce.Tatoeba #3711141 by jeedrek, translation #2956165 by CK
- Ona ma czyste serce.Her heart is pure.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a person as having a pure serce.Tatoeba #5969973 by stagos, translation #5969789 by raggione
- Serce jest symbolem miłości.The heart is a symbol of love.
- Mam silne serce.I have a strong heart.
- Jak bardzo kocham to małe serduszko!How much I love this little heart!
- Kupiłem ci prezent, bo troszczę się o twoje serduszko.I bought you a gift because I care about your heart.
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are talking at a doctor's office.
- KrzysztofCzy badanie serca już się skończyło?Is the heart examination finished yet?
- AgnieszkaTak, lekarz powiedział, że moje serce jest zdrowe.Yes, the doctor said my heart is healthy.
- KrzysztofTo świetna wiadomość dla ciebie.That is great news for you.
- AgnieszkaDziękuję, Krzysztofie.Thank you, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heart” translations and entries serce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries serce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
