Oskar
The English name Oscar is translated into Polish as Oskar.
Oskar is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Oskar is the standard form of the name, while Osiu is used as a common nickname.
Did you know?
- If you are calling out to someone named Oskar to get their attention, you would use the vocative case and say Oskarze.
- If you were to call a friend Oskarek instead of Oskar, you are using an even smaller, more 'cute' form of the name common in familial settings.
- While Oskar is a name, the word oskar is not used in Polish to refer to the Academy Awards. Poles use the English term 'Oscar' or the phrase Oscarowa statuetka.
Examples in context
- Dzień dobry, Panie Oskarze. Jak się Pan miewa?Good day, Mr. Oscar. How are you?
- Cześć, Osiu! Gdzie się wybierasz dzisiaj wieczorem?Hey, Osiu! Where are you going tonight?
- To jest Oskar.This is Oskar.
- Oskar lubi grać w piłkę.Oskar likes playing football.
- Czy znasz kogoś o imieniu Oskar?Do you know anyone named Oskar?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new neighbor.
- TomaszCzy widziałaś nowego sąsiada?Did you see the new neighbor?
- AgnieszkaTak, ma na imię Oskar.Yes, his name is Oskar.
- TomaszOskar wydaje się bardzo miły.Oskar seems very nice.
- AgnieszkaZgadzam się, Tomasz.I agree, Tomasz.
