myśliwy
/mɘˈɕli.vɘ/
The Polish word for hunter is myśliwy.
The term refers to a person who hunts animals.
Meaning: person who hunts animals (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun myśliwy changes to myśliwego when it is used in the genitive or accusative case, such as when the hunter is the object of a sentence. For a group of male hunters or a mixed-gender group, the masculine personal plural form is myśliwi. This plural form changes to myśliwych when used in the genitive or accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /mɘˈɕli.vɘ/.
Did you know?
- The word myśliwy is derived from myśleć, which means 'to think'. It suggests that a true hunter is defined by their thoughtfulness and deliberation rather than just the act of chasing.
- In Polish culture, the phrase darz bór is a traditional greeting used specifically between hunters. It is a wish for the forest to provide a 'gift' or a successful hunt.
- Polish has a distinct distinction between myśliwy, a professional or licensed hunter, and kłusownik, a poacher who hunts illegally.
Examples in context
- Myśliwy wycelował strzelbę w kierunku stada ptaków.The hunter aimed a shotgun at the flock of birds.This sentence shows how to use myśliwy when someone aims a weapon.Tatoeba #365209 by zipangu, translation #34953 by CK
- Wilk zjadł Czerwonego Kapturka. Myśliwy zastrzelił wilka.The wolf ate Little Red Riding Hood. The hunter shot the wolf.This sentence uses myśliwy in a narrative context about a wolf.Tatoeba #4108354 by Hikaru, translation #3962323 by maaster
- Myśliwy ustrzelił lisa.The hunter shot the fox dead.This sentence demonstrates the use of myśliwy when someone shoots an animal.Tatoeba #4482474 by Detharon, translation #776086 by BraveSentry
- Wojciech jest doświadczonym łowcą.Wojciech is an experienced hunter.
- Myśliwy został uhonorowany za swoje osiągnięcia w łowiectwie.The hunter was honored for his achievements in hunting.
- Marcin jest naprawdę dobrym łowczym.Marcin is a really good hunter.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anna and Paweł are discussing a documentary about nature.
- AnnaTen myśliwy wygląda na bardzo doświadczonego.This hunter looks very experienced.
- PawełTak, on poluje w tych lasach od lat.Yes, he has been hunting in these forests for years.
- AnnaCzy on zawsze nosi taką odzież?Does he always wear such clothing?
- PawełTak, to jego profesjonalny strój.Yes, it is his professional outfit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry myśliwy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries myśliwy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
