ramię
/ˈra.mjɛ/neuter
The English word 'shoulder' is translated into Polish as ramię. Wiktionary also lists bark.
Meaning: joint between arm and torso (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ramię | /ˈra.mjɛ/ /ˈra.mjɛw̃/ |
neuter |
| bark | /ˈbark/ /ˈbark/ (Middle, Polish) |
masculine |
The word refers to the anatomical joint between the arm and the torso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural forms for 'shoulders' include the nominative plural ramiona (or ramienia in specific contexts) and the locative plural ramionach, which is used in phrases such as 'na ramionach' (on the shoulders).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈra.mjɛ/.
Did you know?
- The word bark is a linguistic 'false friend' for English speakers. Although it looks like the English word for a tree's outer layer or a type of boat, in Polish it specifically refers to the shoulder.
- The phrase ramię w ramię translates to 'shoulder to shoulder' and is used to express deep solidarity and cooperation between people.
- The word ramię is an ancient term that evolved from the Proto-Slavic òrmo and the even older Proto-Indo-European root *h₂er-der.
Examples in context
- Był ranny w ramię.He was wounded in the shoulder.This sentence shows how to describe a wound to the ramię.Tatoeba #970784 by zipangu, translation #295997 by CK
- Boli mnie prawe ramię.My right shoulder hurts.This sentence describes pain in the right ramię.Tatoeba #3376900 by konrad509, translation #481812 by CK
- Lekarz wyleczył moje ramię.The doctor treated my shoulder.This sentence describes a doctor treating the ramię.Tatoeba #4952793 by aleksandraeska, translation #4499615 by CK
- Badanie wykazało uraz barku. Musi Pani go schłodzić i skonsultować się z lekarzem.The examination revealed a shoulder injury. You need to cool it down and consult a doctor.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are at the gym.
- MałgorzataKrzysztof, czy możesz pomóc mi z ciężarem?Krzysztof, can you help me with the weight?
- KrzysztofJasne, co się dzieje?Sure, what's happening?
- MałgorzataCzuję dziwne kłucie w lewe ramię.I feel a strange stinging in my left shoulder.
- KrzysztofW takim razie przestań ćwiczyć teraz.In that case, stop exercising now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoulder” translations and entries ramię, bark, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bark, ramię, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
