mysz
/ˈmɘʂ/feminine
The English word 'mouse' is translated into Polish as mysz. If unsure, use mysz. Wiktionary also lists myszka.
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mysz | /ˈmɘʂ/ /mɨʂ/ (Middle, Polish) |
feminine |
| myszka | /ˈmɘʂ.ka/ | feminine |
The term refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.
Which one should you use?
mysz is the standard term for a mouse, whereas myszka is a diminutive form used to mean a 'little mouse' or to express affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mysz is myszy. Both mysz and myszka are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɘʂ/
Did you know?
- In Polish, myszka is often used as a term of endearment for a romantic partner or a child, similar to 'sweetie' or 'honey'.
- While myszka means 'little mouse' in a biological sense, it is the standard, everyday word used for a computer mouse in Poland.
- The Polish word mysz descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *múHs, making it a distant relative of the English word 'mouse'.
Examples in context
- Kot zjada małą mysz.The cat is eating the small mouse.This sentence shows how to use mysz when describing a cat eating a mouse.Tatoeba #3680473 by Katubeltza, translation #3680264 by MTC
- Mysz weszła do pokoju.A mouse came into the room.This sentence illustrates the use of mysz to describe a mouse entering a room.Tatoeba #4413333 by Baakamono, translation #2742219 by lynguist
- Moja mysz nie ma kółka.My mouse doesn't have a wheel.This sentence demonstrates the use of myszTatoeba #3743846 by lato365, translation #13043997 by araneo
- Przepraszam, czy wiesz, gdzie mogę kupić mysz komputerową?Excuse me, do you know where I can buy a computer mouse?
- Czy mogę pożyczyć twoją myszkę do komputera?Can I borrow your computer mouse?
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are looking at a garden.
- MałgorzataKrzysztofie, czy widzisz tę mysz?Krzysztof, do you see that mouse?
- KrzysztofTak, ta mysz biegnie pod krzew.Yes, that mouse is running under the bush.
- MałgorzataOna jest bardzo mała.It is very small.
- KrzysztofZniknęła już za kamieniem.It already disappeared behind the stone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries mysz, myszka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mysz, myszka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
