księżniczka
/kɕɛw̃ʐˈɲit͡ʂ.ka/feminine
The Polish word for princess is księżniczka.
księżniczka refers to a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word księżniczka changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use księżniczki for the genitive singular or the nominative plural. The dative and locative singular is księżniczce, while the instrumental singular is księżniczką. For the plural, use księżniczek for the genitive plural and księżniczkom for the dative plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɕɛw̃ʐˈɲitʂ.ka/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of księżniczka traces back to the Proto-Germanic word *kuningaz, which is the ancestor of the English word 'king'.
- In Polish, księżniczka is sometimes used sarcastically to describe a spoiled girl or woman who expects to be served by others.
- While księżniczka means 'princess', the term księżna is also used for royal women and often refers specifically to a 'duchess'.
Examples in context
- Czuję się jak księżniczka z bajki.I feel like a princess from a fairy tale.This sentence shows how to use the word when describing a feeling.Tatoeba #6156327 by arie, translation #10782504 by hecko
- Księżniczka leżała z zamkniętymi oczami.The princess lay with her eyes closed.This sentence uses the word as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #3099735 by jeedrek, translation #318289 by CK
- Księżniczka została zjedzona przez rekina.The princess was eaten by the shark.Tatoeba #5397955 by Annika, translation #4657574 by mervert1
- Witaj, Księżniczko! Jak miło cię spotkać na dzisiejszej uroczystości.Welcome, Princess! How delightful to meet you at today's ceremony.
- Hej, Księżno! Co dzisiaj robisz?Hey, Princess! What are you up to today?
- Widzę, że jesteś Księżną balu.I can see you're the Princess of the ball.
- Uważaj, Królewno, na koronkowy tren sukni.Be careful, Princess, with the lace train of your gown.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Katarzyna are looking at a children's book.
- TomaszKto jest na tym obrazku?Who is in this picture?
- KatarzynaTo jest młoda księżniczka.That is a young princess.
- TomaszCzy ona mieszka w zamku?Does she live in a castle?
- KatarzynaTak, każda księżniczka tam mieszka.Yes, every princess lives there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “princess” translations and entries księżniczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries księżniczka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
