kucyk
/ˈku.t͡sɘk/
The English word 'pony' is translated into Polish as kucyk.
The term kucyk refers to a small horse.
Meaning: small horse (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. The form kucyka is used when the pony is the direct object of a verb, such as 'want' or 'have'. The form kucykiem is used when expressing that something is done using or riding a pony. The plural form for ponies is kucyki.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈku.tsɘk/. The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word kucyk is also the standard term for a 'ponytail' hairstyle.
- The Polish word kucyk is built from the root kuc, which is historically linked to the idea of being 'short' or 'stunted'.
- The suffix -yk in kucyk is a common Polish way to create a diminutive, turning a base word into something smaller or more endearing.
Examples in context
- Mary spadła ze swojego kucyka.Mary fell off her pony.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the form kucyk when describing someone falling off a pony.Tatoeba #10602041 by tokzyk, translation #6429697 by CF
- Chcę kucyka na święta.I want a pony for Christmas.This sentence shows the use of the form kucyka when expressing a desire for a pony.Tatoeba #12922066 by deniko, translation #12225574 by CK
- Wiesz co jeszcze? Moja córka chce kucyka, a mój mąż chce jacht.You know what else? My daughter wants a pony and my husband wants a yacht.This sentence demonstrates the use of the form kucyka when someone wants a pony.Tatoeba #10775662 by hecko, translation #3277956 by Kary
- Widziałam dzisiaj uroczego kucyka w parku.I saw an adorable pony in the park today.
- 1 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a local petting zoo.
- PiotrWidziałaś tam małego kucyka?Did you see a little pony there?
- AgnieszkaTak, ten kucyk był uroczy.Yes, that pony was adorable.
- PiotrChciałbym mieć takiego kucyka.I would like to have a pony like that.
- AgnieszkaPiotrze, to byłaby wielka praca.Piotr, that would be a lot of work.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kucyk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kucyk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
