wojownik
/vɔˈjɔv.ɲik/masculine
The English word "warrior" is translated into Polish as wojownik. Wiktionary also lists woj and wój.
Meaning: person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| wojownik | /vɔˈjɔv.ɲik/ | masculine |
| woj | /ˈvɔj/ | |
| wój | ||
| wiciądz | /ˈvi.t͡ɕɔnt͡s/ | |
| wojowniczka | /vɔ.jɔvˈɲit͡ʂ.ka/ | feminine |
| żołnierz | /ˈʐɔw.ɲɛʂ/ /ˈʐɔɫ.ɲɛr̝/ (Middle, Polish) |
masculine |
| żołnierka | /ʐɔwˈɲɛr.ka/ | feminine |
The term refers to a person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form wojownik is used for a male warrior, while wojowniczka is used specifically for a female warrior. Other related terms in the pack include żołnierz, woj, wój and wiciądz.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun wojownik changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes wojownika when used in the genitive or accusative case (as a direct object). To express giving something to a warrior, use the dative form wojownikowi. For the genitive plural (referring to multiple warriors), use wojowników.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /vɔˈjɔv.ɲik/.
Did you know?
- The word żołnierz descends from the Latin solidus, which was a gold coin. It originally described a soldier as someone who is paid in money.
- In modern Polish, wojownik is often used metaphorically to describe someone who fights a difficult personal battle, such as a patient battling a serious illness.
- The suffix '-nik' in wojownik is a common way in Polish to create a noun that describes a person by their profession or characteristic.
Examples in context
- Bogini dała wojownikowi miecz i tarczę.The goddess gave the warrior a sword and a shield.This sentence is useful for seeing the dative form used when giving something to a person.Tatoeba #11582380 by carlosalberto, translation #11582357 by carlosalberto
- Nasz naród docenia odwagę i poświęcenie wojowników z przeszłości.Our nation appreciates the bravery and sacrifice of warriors from the past.
- Ten wojownik walczył bardzo dzielnie.This warrior fought very bravely.
- Każdy wojownik musi mieć silną wolę.Every warrior must have a strong will.
Example conversation
Piotr and Małgorzata are discussing a historical novel.
- PiotrCzy ten wojownik w książce jest silny?Is this warrior in the book strong?
- MałgorzataTak, Piotr, jest niezwykle potężny.Yes, Piotr, he is incredibly powerful.
- PiotrMałgorzata, czy on wygra wszystkie bitwy?Małgorzata, will he win all the battles?
- MałgorzataTo zależy od jego przeciwników.That depends on his opponents.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warrior” translations and entries wojownik, woj, wiciądz, wojowniczka, żołnierz, żołnierka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wojowniczka, wojownik, żołnierz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
