koszula
/kɔˈʂu.la/feminine
The Polish word for shirt is koszula.
koszula refers to a shirt, specifically a collared, button-down style. If you are talking about a T-shirt, you would use the diminutive form koszulka.
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Which one should you use?
In Polish, there is a distinction between types of shirts. koszula typically refers to a formal button-down shirt, while koszulka is used for a standard T-shirt or a smaller, lighter shirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. If the shirt is the direct object of a verb like 'kupić' (to buy), use the accusative singular form koszulę. The nominative plural form is koszule.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔˈʂu.la/. The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Polish word koszula is a linguistic relative of the English word 'castle'. Both derive from the Latin word casula, meaning 'small house' or 'hut'.
- In Polish, the word koszula can also refer to a folder or a sleeve used to hold documents and records.
- When talking about a 'dress shirt', Poles use koszula wizytowa, which literally translates to a 'visiting shirt'.
Examples in context
- Twoja koszula ma plamę.Your shirt is stained.This example shows the word koszula in the context of a stain.Tatoeba #5377695 by jeedrek, translation #3820625 by CK
- Jaka koszula jest różowa?What shirt is pink?This example uses koszula to ask about a color.Tatoeba #6324438 by arie, translation #687396 by lukaszpp
- Podoba mi się twoja koszula.I like your shirt.This example uses koszula to express liking a piece of clothing.Tatoeba #3857621 by jeedrek, translation #1887541 by CK
- Mam czerwoną koszulkę.I have a red T-shirt.
- Proszę pokazać koszule.Please show me the shirts.
- Kupiłem pięć koszulek.I bought five T-shirts.
- Chciałbym zamówić koszulę w rozmiarze M.I would like to order a shirt in size M.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Piotr are getting ready for a formal event.
- AgnieszkaPiotr, czy twoja biała koszula jest już wyprasowana?Piotr, is your white shirt already ironed?
- PiotrTak, ta koszula wisi w szafie.Yes, that shirt is hanging in the closet.
- AgnieszkaWygląda bardzo elegancko.It looks very elegant.
- PiotrDziękuję, Agnieszko.Thank you, Agnieszka.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shirt” translations and entries koszula, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries koszula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
