Piotr
/ˈpjɔtr/
Piotr is the Polish male given name.
Which one should you use?
Piotrek serves as a common diminutive or nickname, while Piotruś is an affectionate diminutive typically used for children.
How does it change in a sentence?
It changes to Piotra in the genitive and accusative cases, to Piotrowi in the dative case and to Piotrem in the instrumental case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpjɔtr/
Did you know?
- The name Piotr is a linguistic relative of the English word 'petrified', as both stem from the ancient Greek root for 'stone'.
- While Piotr is a common name, Polish has a specific tradition of 'name days' where people celebrate their patron saint, and those named Piotr have multiple dates throughout the year to celebrate.
- In formal Polish settings, a person named Piotr would be addressed as Panie Piotrze, using a specific vocative case ending that differs from the nominative form.
Examples in context
- Czy on ma na imię Piotr?Is his name Piotr?This example shows how to ask if someone's name is Piotr.Tatoeba #2186149 by Martka, translation #13029211 by araneo
- Piotr i Lech są z Polski.Both Piotr and Lech are from Poland.This sentence uses Piotr to identify people from Poland.Tatoeba #919208 by zipangu, translation #918998 by CN
- Piotr interesuje się połką nożną.Piotr is interested in soccer.This sentence uses Piotr as the subject of a sentence regarding his interests.Tatoeba #919213 by zipangu, translation #918999 by CN
- Hej, Piotr! Jak się masz?Hello, Piotr! How are you?
- Czy możesz mi pomóc, Piotrze?Can you help me, Piotr?
- Piotrek jest moim najlepszym przyjacielem.Piotrek is my best friend.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna meets a new colleague at the office.
- KatarzynaCześć, czy ty jesteś Piotr?Hi, are you Piotr?
- PiotrTak, jestem Piotr. Miło cię poznać.Yes, I am Piotr. Nice to meet you.
- KatarzynaJa jestem Katarzyna. Witaj w zespole, Piotr.I am Katarzyna. Welcome to the team, Piotr.
- PiotrDziękuję, Katarzyno!Thank you, Katarzyna!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Piotr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
