prestiżowy
/prɛs.tiˈʐɔ.vɘ/masculine
The English word 'prestigious' is translated into Polish as prestiżowy.
The adjective prestiżowy is used to describe something that possesses high prestige. If you want to express that something is 'renowned' in a formal context, you might use Renomowany. To describe something as 'outstanding', 'remarkable' or 'eminent' formally, the word Znamienity is appropriate.
Meaning: of high prestige (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the noun it describes: prestiżowa is the feminine form, prestiżowe is the neuter form and prestiżowi is the masculine personal plural form. For the genitive singular of masculine and neuter nouns, use prestiżowego.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /prɛs.tiˈʐɔ.vɘ/.
Did you know?
- While prestiżowy is used for institutions, describing a person as prestiżowy can sometimes sound like you are treating them as a mere object or a brand.
- The word prestiżowy describes a concept that entered the Polish language via French prestige, reflecting the historical influence of French culture on the Polish nobility.
- While prestiżowy sounds very modern and international, its suffix -owy is one of the oldest and most common ways in Polish to turn a noun into an adjective.
Examples in context
- To jest renomowany uniwersytetThis is a prestigious university
- To jest prestiżowa nagrodaThis is a prestigious award
- To jest znamienity hotelThis is a prestigious hotel
- To jest prestiżowy uniwersytet.This is a prestigious university.
- On otrzymał prestiżowy medal.He received a prestigious medal.
- To bardzo prestiżowy projekt.This is a very prestigious project.
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are talking about job offers.
- KrzysztofDostałem zaproszenie z prestiżowy urząd.I got an invitation from a prestigious office.
- AgnieszkaNaprawdę? Gratulacje, Krzysztof!Really? Congratulations, Krzysztof!
- KrzysztofDziękuję, to bardzo ważna szansa.Thank you, this is a very important opportunity.
- AgnieszkaNa pewno odniesiesz tam sukces.I am sure you will achieve success there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prestigious” translations and entries prestiżowy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
