Mateusz
/maˈtɛ.uʂ/masculine
Matthew is the English name, which translates to the Polish masculine given name Mateusz. Wiktionary also lists Maciej.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mateusz | /maˈtɛ.uʂ/ | masculine |
| Maciej | /ˈma.t͡ɕɛj/ | masculine |
The name refers to a male person. In modern Polish, Mateusz is the most common equivalent used for this name.
Which one should you use?
Mateusz is the common modern version of the name. Maciej is a more traditional version that is often perceived as slightly more old-fashioned or formal.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /maˈtɛ.uʂ/.
Did you know?
- The name Maciej is associated with a popular Polish idiom, robić kogoś w Macieja, which means to fool or trick someone.
- In Polish, names like Mateusz are rarely used in their full form among friends. Instead, people use diminutives such as Mateuszek to express affection or closeness.
- The name Mateusz is a borrowed version from Latin, while Maciej is the older, indigenous form that evolved directly within the Polish language.
Examples in context
- Mateusz tak bardzo bał się złamać zasady taty.Matthew was so scared to break Dad's rules.This sentence illustrates the use of Mateusz in a personal context.Tatoeba #12061911 by uvenit127, translation #11579108 by Amastan
- Mateusz już od czterech lat uczy się hiszpańskiego, ale nadal nie potrafi powiedzieć nawet jednego poprawnego zdania.Matthew has been learning Spanish for four years already, but he still can't manage to say even one correct sentence.This sentence shows Mateusz used as the subject of a sentence describing a long-term activity.Tatoeba #11749452 by mojeanin, translation #11749453 by mojeanin
- Mateusz pracuje w tej kawiarni.Mateusz works in this cafe.
Example conversation
A woman is asking her friend about a coworker.
- KatarzynaCzy Mateusz jest dzisiaj w pracy?Is Mateusz at work today?
- PawełTak, Mateusz jest w biurze.Yes, Mateusz is in the office.
- KatarzynaCzy on skończył już ten raport?Did he finish that report already?
- PawełTak, on go właśnie wysłał.Yes, he just sent it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Mateusz, Maciej, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maciej, Mateusz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
