zoo
/ˈzɔ.ɔ/neuter
The English word "zoo" is translated into Polish as zoo. If unsure, use zoo. Wiktionary also lists ogród zoologiczny and zoolog.
Meaning: park where live animals are exhibited (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zoo | /ˈzɔ.ɔ/ /ˈzɔ/ |
neuter |
| ogród zoologiczny | /ˈɔ.ɡrut zɔ.ɔ.lɔˈɡit͡ʂ.nɘ/ | masculine |
| zoolog | /zɔˈɔ.lɔk/ | masculine |
| zwierzyniec | /zvjɛˈʐɘ.ɲɛt͡s/ /zvjɛˈr̝ɨ.ɲɛt͡s/ (Middle, Polish) |
masculine |
The term refers to a park where animals are exhibited.
Which one should you use?
While zoo is common in everyday speech, ogród zoologiczny is the more formal and complete term. The form zoolog is an archaic term. The form zwierzyniec is also a masculine noun that can refer to such places.
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying "to the zoo" using the word zoo, you use the preposition do followed by the genitive case. For the neuter noun zoo, the form remains zoo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzɔ.ɔ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Polish word ogród in ogród zoologiczny shares a linguistic root with the verb 'to fence in' or 'to enclose'.
- Depending on the context, zwierzyniec can refer to a historical menagerie rather than a modern scientific zoo.
Examples in context
- W zoo są dwa okapi.There are two okapi in the zoo.This sentence shows the location of animals using zoo.Tatoeba #5975470 by jelonke, translation #6029145 by Huskion
- Chciałbym pójść do zoo.I'd like to go to the zoo.This sentence expresses a desire to go to the zoo.Tatoeba #412999 by zipangu, translation #280263 by Zifre
- Czy w tym parku jest zoo?Is there a zoo in the park?This sentence asks if a zoo exists within a park.Tatoeba #6313070 by arie, translation #48029 by CM
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Piotr are discussing their weekend plans in a cafe.
- MałgorzataPiotrze, pojedziemy jutro do zoo?Piotr, shall we go to the zoo tomorrow?
- PiotrTak, to świetny pomysł.Yes, that is a great idea.
- MałgorzataCzy w tym zoo są lwy?Are there lions in this zoo?
- PiotrTak, w tym zoo są lwy.Yes, there are lions in this zoo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zoo” translations and entries zoo, ogród zoologiczny, zoolog, zwierzyniec, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ogród, ogród zoologiczny, zoo, zoolog, zoologiczny, zwierzyniec, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
