Rosja
/ˈrɔ.sja/feminine
The English word Russia is Rosja in Polish. Wiktionary also lists Moskwa.
Meaning: country in Eastern Europe and North Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rosja | /ˈrɔ.sja/ | feminine |
| Moskwa | /ˈmɔs.kfa/ | feminine |
Rosja is a feminine noun used to refer to the country located in Eastern Europe and North Asia.
Which one should you use?
Rosja refers to the country itself, whereas Moskwa refers specifically to its capital city, Moscow. In certain contexts, Moskwa can also be used metonymically to refer to the Russian government.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Rosja changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use Rosji for the genitive case, which occurs after prepositions like z (from) or to indicate possession. Use Rosję for the accusative case when the country is the direct object of a verb, such as in the phrase widzę Rosję (I see Russia).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrɔ.sja/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While 'Rosja' sounds distinctly Slavic, it actually traces back to a Proto-Finnic word, *roocci.
- Historically, Polish speakers used the word Ruś to describe the ancestral lands of East Slavs, a term that is distinct from the modern word Rosja.
- The word Rosja is a feminine noun, meaning every adjective used to describe the country must also be shifted to a feminine form.
Examples in context
- Rosja – bardzo duży kraj.Russia is a very big country.This sentence describes the size of the country using Rosja.Tatoeba #3460686 by LunaVulpo, translation #1475452 by CK
- Rosja ma 11 stref czasowych.Russia has eleven time zones.This sentence describes the time zones of the country using Rosja.Tatoeba #13627084 by majabezjaja, translation #9751899 by DJ_Saidez
- Rosja zabija ukraińskie dzieci.Russia kills Ukrainian children.This sentence uses Rosja in a political context.Tatoeba #13627075 by majabezjaja, translation #11902256 by shekitten
- Kiedy ostatnio byłeś w Rosji?When was the last time you were in Russia?
- Czy masz znajomego z Rosji?Do you have a friend from Russia?
- Jestem z Rosji i chciałbym zobaczyć Polskę.I am from Russia and would like to see Poland.
- Bardzo polubiłem film z Rosji.I really liked a movie from Russia.
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Example conversation
Katarzyna and Piotr are discussing a geography book at home.
- KatarzynaCzy Rosja jest Twoim ulubionym krajem?Is Russia your favorite country?
- PiotrNie, Rosja jest zbyt duża.No, Russia is too big.
- KatarzynaPiotr, musisz przeczytać ten podręcznik.Piotr, you must read this textbook.
- PiotrDobrze, sprawdzę informacje o tym regionie.Okay, I will check the information about this region.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “russia” translations and entries Rosja, Moskwa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Moskwa, Rosja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
