ziomek
/ˈʑɔ.mɛk/
The Polish word for homie is ziomek.
The term is used to refer to a friend or someone you often hang out with.
Meaning: a friend, somebody one often hangs out with (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ziomek is the standard form, you may encounter the shortened slang variation ziom, which is very common among younger people. For a more affectionate or sometimes patronizing tone, you can use the diminutive form ziomeczku to mean little homie or buddy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ziomek is an informal slang term and should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes to ziomka when it is the direct object of a sentence, such as in 'I see a homie'. The plural form of the word is ziomki.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʑɔ.mɛk/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of the word ziomek can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European roots relating to 'earth', making it a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'humus'.
- The word ziomek rose to massive popularity alongside the influence of hip hop culture in Poland during the 1990s.
- Because it stems from the word for 'land', ziomek originally implied someone from the same hometown or region.
Examples in context
- Cześć ziom!Hey, homie!
- To mój dobry ziomek.He is my good homie.
- Mój ziomek mi pomógł.My homie helped me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ziomek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ziomek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
