Stany Zjednoczone
/ˈsta.nɘ zjɛd.nɔˈt͡ʂɔ.nɛ/inanimate, masculine, plural
The English phrase "united states" is translated into Polish as Stany Zjednoczone.
Stany Zjednoczone refers to the country in North America. In colloquial speech, people often simply say Ameryka to refer to the United States.
Meaning: country in North America (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Stany, meaning "States" and Zjednoczone, meaning "United".
Which one should you use?
While Stany Zjednoczone is the standard way to name the country, Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki can be used as a more elaborate and formal expression for "United States of America".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the name is plural, Stany Zjednoczone is treated as a plural noun in Polish grammar. When you want to say "of the United States", use the genitive form Stanów Zjednoczonych. When using a preposition like "w" (in) to say "in the United States", use the locative form Stanach Zjednoczonych.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables. The stress is on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈsta.nɘ zjɛd.nɔˈtʂɔ.nɛ/.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word stany can also refer to social classes or estates, such as the nobility and clergy in old Poland.
- The Polish word zjednoczone shares a root with jedność, which means 'unity' or 'oneness'.
- The term Stany Zjednoczone is a direct linguistic mirror, or calque, of the English 'United States'.
Examples in context
- Zjeździłem całe Stany Zjednoczone.I traveled all through the United States.This sentence is useful for describing travel throughout the entirety of the United States using Stany Zjednoczone.Tatoeba #6159840 by arie, translation #6154136 by CarpeLanam
- Stany Zjednoczone graniczą z Kanadą.The United States borders Canada.This sentence is useful for stating the geographical borders of the United States using Stany Zjednoczone.Tatoeba #5225171 by Tomash, translation #67546 by CK
- Stany Zjednoczone mają bliskie związki z Meksykiem.The United States has close ties to Mexico.This sentence is useful for describing political or diplomatic relations with Mexico using Stany Zjednoczone.Tatoeba #1605919 by zipangu, translation #682187 by Source_VOA
- Czy mieszkasz w Stanach Zjednoczonych?Do you live in the United States?
- Chciałbym odwiedzić USA.I would like to visit the USA.
- Stany Zjednoczone są znane z Hollywood.The United States is famous for Hollywood.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming travel plans.
- AnnaCzy Stany Zjednoczone są teraz drogie?Are the United States expensive right now?
- KrzysztofTak, loty do nich kosztują bardzo dużo.Yes, flights to them cost a lot.
- AnnaChciałabym pojechać tam w przyszłym roku.I would like to go there next year.
- KrzysztofTo świetny pomysł, Anno.That is a great idea, Anna.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united states” translations and entries Stany Zjednoczone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stany, Stany Zjednoczone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
