muzyka
/ˈmu.zɘ.ka/feminine
The English word "music" is muzyka in Polish. Wiktionary also lists gędźba.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| muzyka | /ˈmu.zɘ.ka/ /muˈzɘ.ka/ |
feminine |
| gędźba | /ˈɡɛɲd͡ʑ.ba/ /ˈɡɛ̃d͡ʑ.ba/ (Middle, Polish) |
obsolete |
muzyka refers to sound organized in time in a melodious way. Related terms include Piosenka (song), Zespół (band or musical group), Koncert (concert) and Melodia (melody).
How does it change in a sentence?
muzyka is a feminine noun. It changes to muzyki in the genitive case, which is used after certain prepositions like do (to/into) or to indicate possession. It changes to muzykę in the accusative case when it is the direct object of a verb, such as słuchać (to listen to).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈmu.zɘ.ka/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The archaic gędźba is still used in some regional dialects like Silesian to maintain a distinct linguistic identity from standard Polish.
- The word muzyka traces its lineage back to the Ancient Greek word for the Muses, the goddesses of inspiration.
- While most modern Poles use muzyka, the older, native word gędźba once referred to music and was linked to the sound of stringed instruments.
Examples in context
- Muzyka to jej pasja.Music is her passion.This sentence shows how to describe music as someone's passion using muzyka.Tatoeba #6170475 by Annika, translation #1059324 by Luornu
- Muzyka to moje hobby.Music is my hobby.This sentence shows how to describe music as a hobby using muzyka.Tatoeba #3450728 by konrad509, translation #2635155 by Joseph
- Moja pasja to muzyka.My passion is music.This sentence shows how to state that music is a passion using muzyka.Tatoeba #13335480 by Radek, translation #11451426 by sundown
- Uwielbiam muzykę klasyczną.I love classical music.
- Chodźmy na koncert, będzie dobra muza!Let's go to the concert, there will be good music!
- Włączam sobie ulubioną muzę i odpoczywam.I put on my favorite music and relax.
- Twoje ulubione gatunki muzyczne to jakie?What are your favorite music genres?
- Wokalistka wykonuje piękną piosenkę.The female singer is performing a beautiful song.
- Ten kompozytor napisał wiele znanych melodii.This composer wrote many famous melodies.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Małgorzata are in a cafe.
- TomaszCzy ta muzyka ci się podoba?Do you like this music?
- MałgorzataTak, to jest bardzo ładna muzyka.Yes, it is very beautiful music.
- TomaszChcesz zatańczyć?Do you want to dance?
- MałgorzataChętnie, Tomasz!Gladly, Tomasz!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music” translations and entries muzyka, gędźba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gędźba, muzyka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
