rozrusznik serca
masculine
The Polish word for pacemaker is rozrusznik serca. Wiktionary also lists rozrusznik.
Meaning: medical implement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rozrusznik serca | masculine | |
| rozrusznik | /rɔzˈruʂ.ɲik/ | masculine |
The term refers to a medical implement.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase after a preposition like 'do' (for/to) or in the genitive case, the form changes to rozrusznika serca.
Did you know?
- In a non-medical context, a person who energizes a group or 'gets the party started' might be jokingly called a rozrusznik.
- In Polish, you can use the verb rozruszać to describe the act of 'loosening up' or 'warming up' muscles before exercise.
- The word rozrusznik literally means 'something that stirs up' or 'something that rouses'. It comes from the verb ruszać, which means 'to move'.
Examples in context
- Mam rozrusznik serca.I've got a pacemaker.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a rozrusznik serca.Tatoeba #599485 by simaqian, translation #2236 by kebukebu
- W tej operacji pacjentowi wszczepiono stymulator serca.In this operation, the patient received a pacemaker implant.
- Mój dziadek ma już drugi rozrusznik serca!My grandfather already has his second pacemaker!
- Ten rozrusznik serca jest nowoczesny.This pacemaker is modern.
- Lekarz musiał wymienić rozrusznik serca.The doctor had to replace the pacemaker.
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Tomasz are discussing a family member's health.
- MałgorzataCzy dziadek potrzebuje operacji?Does grandfather need surgery?
- TomaszTak, musi dostać rozrusznik serca.Yes, he needs to get a pacemaker.
- MałgorzataCzy to jest bezpieczny zabieg?Is it a safe procedure?
- TomaszTak, to rutynowa operacja.Yes, it is a routine operation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pacemaker” translations and entries rozrusznik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rozrusznik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
