moje dziecko
The English phrase "my baby" is translated into Polish as moje dziecko.
Parents use moje dziecko to refer to their baby in most contexts. While English speakers often use the word "baby", Polish speakers typically use this phrase to mean "my child" when talking about their young offspring.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "my child".
Which one should you use?
moje dziecko is the most common way to say "my baby", whereas moje niemowlę is used specifically to refer to an infant or a newborn.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word dziecko is a neuter noun, which is why the possessive pronoun moje takes the neuter -e ending.
Did you know?
- In Polish culture, it is common to use a wide variety of animal-based nicknames like piesku (puppy) or kotku (kitten) instead of moje dziecko when talking to a baby.
- In Polish, calling an adult moje dziecko can be used by an elder to show parental tenderness or, occasionally, to sound patronizing.
- While moje dziecko is the standard term, Polish parents often use the diminutive dziecinka to express extra affection for their baby.
Examples in context
- Chcesz zobaczyć moje dziecko?Do you want to see my baby?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to see moje dziecko.Tatoeba #3897648 by jeedrek, translation #2033224 by CK
- Moje dziecko ciągle kaszle i kicha.My baby keeps coughing and sneezing.This sentence is useful for describing symptoms related to moje dziecko.Tatoeba #10761999 by hecko, translation #10702105 by AlanF_US
- Chciałabym karmić moje dziecko piersią.I'd like to breast-feed my baby.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to breast-feed moje dziecko.Tatoeba #2246717 by mayahueli, translation #320947 by CM
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Example conversation
Małgorzata and Paweł are discussing their children at a park.
- MałgorzataMoje dziecko bardzo lubi bawić się w piasku.My baby loves playing in the sand.
- PawełMój syn też uwielbia budować zamki.My son loves building castles too.
- MałgorzataMoje dziecko jest już bardzo ciekawe świata.My baby is already very curious about the world.
- PawełTo wspaniały czas w ich rozwoju.That is a wonderful time in their development.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
