Polen
/ˈpoːlən/neuter
Polen is the German word for Poland.
Polen is used as the name of the European country.
Meaning: European country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Polen is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpoːlən/.
Did you know?
- In German, the term polnisch can sometimes be used colloquially to describe something chaotic or haphazardly organized, though this is often considered outdated or offensive.
- The German word Polen is actually a plural form. It originally referred to the 'Poles' as a group of people rather than a single geographic entity.
- The German name for the country is closely linked to the word Pol, which refers to a field or a flat plain in some ancient Slavic contexts.
Examples in context
- Ich komme aus Polen.I'm from Poland.This sentence is useful for stating where you are from using Polen.Tatoeba #10003605 by wolfgangth, translation #3617395 by Ricardo14
- Du hast Polen vergessen.You forgot Poland.This sentence is useful for expressing that you forgot Polen.Tatoeba #13555488 by Waldelfe, translation #10063731 by shekitten
- Polen ist ein großes Land.Poland is a big country.This sentence is useful for describing Polen as a big country.Tatoeba #922787 by Espi, translation #920284 by CN
- Ich habe vor, Polen im Sommer zu besuchen.I'm planning to visit Poland in the summer.
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- LukasMöchtest du nach Polen reisen?Do you want to travel to Poland?
- JuliaJa, Polen ist sehr schön.Yes, Poland is very beautiful.
- LukasIch habe noch nie Polen besucht.I have never visited Poland.
- JuliaDann sollten wir dort hinfahren, Lukas.Then we should go there, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poland” translations and entries Polen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Polen, polen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
