moje imię
The Polish phrase for "my name" is moje imię.
moje imię refers specifically to a person's given name. While you can use this phrase to state your name, Polish speakers more naturally introduce themselves using the verb nazywać się (to be called) instead of saying moje imię to…
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun moje (my) and the noun imię (name).
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between imię, which refers to a given name and nazwisko, which refers to a surname or family name.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase moje imię is in the nominative case, which is used for the subject of a sentence.
Did you know?
- In traditional Polish culture, the imię of a child is often chosen based on a calendar of saints, where the child is named after the saint celebrated on their birth date.
- The word imię shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'name', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁n̥h₃mén.
- In Poland, it is a common custom to use a diminutive version of an imię among friends, such as Kasia instead of Katarzyna, to show affection or closeness.
Examples in context
- Tom to moje imię.Tom is my name.This sentence shows how to use moje imię to identify a name.Tatoeba #3996299 by jeedrek, translation #2273310 by CK
- Czy znasz moje imię?Do you know my name?This sentence uses moje imię in a question about knowing a name.Tatoeba #1665150 by Mateusz, translation #1453949 by Spamster
- Skąd znał moje imię?How did he know my name?This sentence shows how to use moje imię when asking how someone knew a name.Tatoeba #3589835 by Siganiv, translation #2891275 by CK
- Dzień dobry, jestem [Your First Name] [Your Last Name].Good day, I am [Your First Name] [Your Last Name].
- Dobry wieczór, jestem [Your First Name] [Your Last Name], dyrektor marketingu w firmie XYZ.Good evening, I am [Your First Name] [Your Last Name], the marketing director at XYZ company.
- Hej, jestem [Your Name].Hey, I am [Your Name].
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Example conversation
Katarzyna and Paweł are meeting for the first time at a party.
- KatarzynaCześć, moje imię to Katarzyna.Hi, my name is Katarzyna.
- PawełMiło cię poznać, Katarzyno. Jestem Paweł.Nice to meet you, Katarzyna. I am Paweł.
- KatarzynaCzy pamiętasz moje imię?Do you remember my name?
- PawełTak, oczywiście, że pamiętam.Yes, of course I remember.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imię, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
