Patryk
/ˈpa.trɘk/masculine
The English name Patrick is translated into Polish as Patryk.
Patryk is a masculine given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Patryk is the standard form, the diminutive Patryczek can be used to refer to a child named Patryk or to express affection for someone named Patryk.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a Polish name, it changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. When it is the direct object of a verb, it becomes Patryka (e.g., 'I see Patryk'). When it is the indirect object, it becomes Patrykowi (e.g., 'I gave it to Patryk'). When used with the preposition 'z' (with) or as an instrument, it becomes Patrykiem (e.g., 'I am walking with Patryk').
How do you pronounce it?
The name has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈpa.trɘk/.
Did you know?
- In Poland, names like Patryk are celebrated on 'name days' (imieniny), a tradition where friends visit the person on the feast day of their patron saint.
- While Patryk is a common name today, it is actually a loanword borrowed from English 'Patrick' rather than a native Polish evolution.
- The name Patryk shares the same linguistic root as patrycjusz, the Polish word for a Roman 'patrician'.
Examples in context
- Dzień dobry, Panie Patryku. Jak się Pan dzisiaj czuje?Good morning, Mr. Patryk. How are you feeling today?
- Hej Pat, czy chcesz iść na mecz dzisiaj?Hey Pat, do you want to go to the game today?
- Patryk jest moim bratem.Patryk is my brother.
- Czy to jest Patryk?Is this Patryk?
- Patryk idzie teraz do pracy.Patryk is going to work now.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they know.
- TomaszCzy Patryk dzisiaj przyszedł?Did Patryk come today?
- MałgorzataNie, Patryk jest w domu.No, Patryk is at home.
- TomaszA czy widziałaś go wczoraj?And did you see him yesterday?
- MałgorzataTak, widziałam Patryka rano.Yes, I saw Patryk in the morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patrick” translations and entries Patryk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Patryk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
