Polska
/ˈpɔl.ska/feminine
Poland in Polish is Polska.
Polska is the name of the European country.
Meaning: European country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Polska is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpɔl.ska/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Polska is often paired with Rzeczpospolita, which means 'Republic' but literally translates to 'a common thing' or 'commonwealth'.
- The concept of 'land' found in the etymology of Polska is deeply rooted in the Old Polish term for a field or plain.
- Because the 'l' in Polska is a 'clear l' sound, it differs from the 'dark l' found in the English word 'Poland'.
Examples in context
- Polska to duży kraj.Poland is a big country.This sentence is useful for stating that Polska is a large country.Tatoeba #5229065 by Tomash, translation #920284 by CN
- Polska jest członkiem unii europejskiej od 1 maja 2004 roku.Poland has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004.This sentence is useful for noting that Polska has been in the European Union since May 2004.Tatoeba #3529420 by arie, translation #2829126 by patgfisher
- Polska była jednym z pierwszych krajów, które uznały Republikę Turcji.Poland was one of the first countries to recognize the Republic of Turkey.This sentence is useful for describing how Polska was among the first countries to recognize the Republic of Turkey.Tatoeba #921550 by zipangu, translation #920285 by Kuyo
- Polska jest pięknym krajem.Poland is a beautiful country.
- Rzeczpospolita Polska zaprasza do odwiedzenia swoich zabytków.The Republic of Poland invites you to visit its monuments.
- Hej, wybieram się do Polski na wakacje!Hey, I'm going to Poland for my vacation!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- AgnieszkaCzy Polska ci się podoba?Do you like Poland?
- PiotrTak, Polska jest piękna.Yes, Poland is beautiful.
- AgnieszkaChcesz jeszcze raz odwiedzić ten kraj?Do you want to visit this country again?
- PiotrZdecydowanie tak.Definitely yes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poland” translations and entries Polska, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
