Dżesika
/d͡ʐɛˈsi.ka/feminine
The English name Jessica is translated into Polish as Dżesika. It is also spelled Jessica.
Meaning: a female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dżesika | /d͡ʐɛˈsi.ka/ | feminine |
| Jessica | /d͡ʐɛˈsi.ka/ | feminine, alternative form |
Dżesika is a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
Dżesika is the standard Polish spelling of the name, while Jessica is an alternative spelling. In informal Polish conversations, the English spelling Jessica is often used as is.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the name is in the genitive case to show possession or follow certain prepositions, it becomes Dżesiki. If you are calling out to Jessica directly, the vocative form is Dżesice, although the nominative Dżesika is also common in modern speech.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /dʐɛˈsi.ka/.
Did you know?
- Polish speakers may use the name Dżesika in internet memes to poke fun at 'trashy' or overly dramatic behavior, similar to how 'Karen' is used in English.
- In Poland, Dżesika is often used as a stereotypical slang term to describe a woman who tries too hard to appear posh or westernized.
- The first letter of the phonetic spelling Dżesika uses the digraph Dż, which is a single unique sound in Polish representing the 'j' sound in 'jump'.
Examples in context
- Jessica wzięła całą winę na siebie.Jessica took all the blame on herself.This sentence shows the use of Jessica as a subject.Tatoeba #765879 by zipangu, translation #765881 by zipangu
- Cześć, jestem Jessica! Miło mi Cię poznać.Hi, I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you.
- Czy Dżesika jest twoją siostrą?Is Jessica your sister?
- Dżesika pracuje jako projektantka.Jessica works as a designer.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Paweł are talking about a coworker.
- AgnieszkaCzy Dżesika już przyszła do biura?Has Jessica already come to the office?
- PawełTak, widziałem ją przed chwilą.Yes, I saw her a moment ago.
- AgnieszkaMuszę przekazać Dżesikę ważne dokumenty.I need to give Jessica some important documents.
- PawełOna jest teraz w kuchni.She is in the kitchen now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jessica” translations and entries Dżesika, Jessica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
