sport
/ˈspɔrt/
The English phrase 'sports' is translated into Polish as sport.
sport refers to physical activities played as games or competitions. It can be used to refer to the concept of sports in general.
Which one should you use?
In English, 'sports' is often used as a plural noun to describe various activities, but in Polish, the singular form sport is frequently used as a collective noun to refer to the concept of sports in general.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form of sport is sporty. To use 'sports' as an adjective, such as in 'sports revolution', use the adjective sportowy, which must be declined to match the noun it modifies. Additionally, the word changes to sportu when used in the genitive case, which is required after certain verbs or prepositions, such as after 'nie lubić' (to not like).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈspɔrt/
Did you know?
- The term sport is frequently used in Polish idioms to describe something done for pleasure or as a whim, rather than for a serious purpose.
- Although the Polish word sport looks identical to the English word, it is actually a linguistic import from English rather than a native Slavic word.
- In Polish, the word sportowy is used to describe not only athletic gear but also a specific type of high-performance car, such as a 'sports car'.
Examples in context
- Sport to moje hobby.Sports are my hobby.This sentence shows how to use sport to describe a hobby.Tatoeba #5585078 by mateusz909, translation #5962013 by stagos
- Dołącz do sportowej rewolucji.Join the sports revolution.This sentence demonstrates the use of the adjective sportowyã even though the English translation uses 'sports.Tatoeba #3701086 by Piteris, translation #3701081 by Piteris
- On nie lubi sportu, ja też nie.He is not fond of sports, and I am not either.This sentence illustrates the use of the genitive form sportu after a verb of liking/disliking.Tatoeba #367303 by zipangu, translation #290363 by CM
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- AgnieszkaKrzysztof, jaki sport lubisz najbardziej?Krzysztof, what sport do you like the most?
- KrzysztofBardzo lubię tenis i piłkę nożną.I really like tennis and football.
- AgnieszkaJa wolę sport wodny, na przykład surfing.I prefer water sports, for example surfing.
- KrzysztofTo brzmi świetnie, może pójdziemy razem?That sounds great, maybe we should go together?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sport, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sport, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
