How to Say “Ovulation” in Polish

owulacja
/ɔ.vuˈla.t͡sja/feminine
The English phrase ovulation translates to Polish as owulacja. Wiktionary also lists jajeczkowanie.
Meaning: release of an ovum from the ovary (noun)

Ways to say it

“ovulation” in Polish
Polish IPA Note
owulacja /ɔ.vuˈla.t͡sja/ feminine
jajeczkowanie /ja.jɛt͡ʂ.kɔˈva.ɲɛ/ neuter

The term refers to the release of an ovum from the ovary.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ɔ.vuˈla.tsja/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word jajeczkowanie contains a double diminutive, moving from jajko 'egg' to jajeczko 'little egg' before becoming a verb.
  • Unlike the English 'ovulation' which comes from Latin 'ovum', the Polish term jajeczkowanie avoids Latin roots entirely in favor of Slavic ones.

Examples in context

  • Owulacja jest kluczowym etapem w cyklu menstruacyjnym.
    Ovulation is a vital stage in the menstrual cycle.
  • W tych dniach płodnych masz największą szansę na poczęcie.
    During these fertile days, you have the greatest chance of conceiving.
  • Owulacja następuje w połowie cyklu.
    Ovulation occurs in the middle of the cycle.

Example conversation

A couple is discussing their reproductive health at home.

  1. Piotr

    Małgorzato, kiedy wypada u ciebie owulacja?
    Małgorzata, when does your ovulation occur?
  2. Małgorzata

    Myślę, że owulacja będzie w tym tygodniu.
    I think ovulation will be this week.
  3. Piotr

    Dobrze, sprawdzę to w kalendarzu.
    Good, I will check it in the calendar.
  4. Małgorzata

    Bądź proszę przygotowany, Piotrze.
    Please be prepared, Piotr.

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