Jezus
/ˈjɛ.zus/
The English name 'Jesus' is translated into Polish as Jezus.
Jezus is the name of the religious figure. It can also be used in various forms as an informal expletive or interjection to express surprise, shock or distress, such as in the phrase O Jezu! Additionally, the term Syn Boży can be used to mean 'Son of God'.
Meaning: religious figure (name)
Which one should you use?
Jezus is used when the figure is the subject of a sentence, whereas Jezu is the form used for direct address or as an exclamation.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on its role in a sentence: Jezus is the subject, Jezusa is the accusative case used for direct objects, Jezusowi is the dative case used for indirect objects and Jezu is the vocative case used for direct address or exclamations.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjɛ.zus/ (2 syllables, stress on the 1st syllable)
When do people say it?
The phrase O Jezu! is a common interjection used to express surprise, shock or frustration.
Did you know?
- While the English 'Jesus' is often a mild interjection, using Jezus as a casual swear word in Poland can be viewed as significantly more blasphemous.
- In Polish, Jezus is a doublet of the name Jozue. While they share the same Hebrew root, they refer to two different biblical figures.
- Polish speakers often pair Jezus with the name of his mother in the phrase Jezus Maria! to express intense shock or disbelief.
Examples in context
- Co by zrobił Jezus?What would Jesus do?This example shows how to use Jezus as the subject of a question.Tatoeba #12712228 by JimiYoru, translation #2470839 by Hybrid
- Jezus jest synem Maryi.Jesus is Mary's son.This example shows Jezus as the subject of a statement.Tatoeba #12904769 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12904657 by rul
- Czy wierzysz w to, że Judasz zdradził Jezusa Chrystusa?Do you believe Judas betrayed Jesus Christ?This example shows the accusative form Jezusa used as the direct object of the verb 'betrayed'.Tatoeba #13447760 by Alogo, translation #1334386 by CM
- Wierzę w JezusaI believe in Jesus
- Jezus jest moim zbawicielemJesus is my savior
- Kocham Jezusa całym sercemI love Jesus with all my heart
- Jezus umarł za nasze grzechyJesus died for our sins
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Example conversation
Two friends are walking through an old church.
- PawełCzy wiesz, kim był Jezus?Do you know who Jesus was?
- AnnaTak, Jezus jest dla mnie ważny.Yes, Jesus is important to me.
- PawełCzy Jezus był w tym miejscu?Was Jesus in this place?
- AnnaNie, ale to miejsce go sławi.No, but this place glorifies him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Jesus” translations and entries Jezus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jezus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
