Paula
Paula is the Polish female given name for Paula.
Paula is a female given name. While you can use the name itself, you can also use the affectionate nickname Paulinka in informal settings or Pani Paula to address a woman named Paula formally.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Polish, names like Paula are often declined, meaning the ending changes depending on its role in the sentence. For example, if you are calling out to her, you would say Paulo instead of Paula.
- In Polish diminutive culture, almost any name can be 'shrunk' to sound more affectionate, a concept known as 'zdrobnienia'.
- While Paulinka is a common diminutive, Polish speakers often create even more affectionate versions by adding further suffixes, such as Paulineczka.
Examples in context
- Paula i ja ugotowaliśmy w niedzielę obiad.Paula and I cooked dinner on Sunday.This sentence shows how to use Paula in a sentence about cooking dinner.Tatoeba #5221592 by konrad509, translation #33703 by CN
- Czy Paula uczyła się do dzisiejszego testu?Did Paula study for today's test?This sentence shows how to use Paula in a question about studying.Tatoeba #3438311 by kotoklizm, translation #33698 by CN
- Dzień dobry Pani Paulu!Good day, Ms. Paula!
- Kocham Cię, Paulinko!I love you, Paulinka!
- Czy Paula jest już w domu?Is Paula home already?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance on the phone.
- PiotrCzy widziałaś dzisiaj Paulę?Did you see Paula today?
- AgnieszkaNie, nie widziałam jej.No, I haven't seen her.
- PiotrPaula miała do mnie zadzwonić.Paula was supposed to call me.
- AgnieszkaMoże zadzwoni później.Maybe she will call later.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
