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My name is ... in Polish
Polish gives you two equally common ways to say it. "Mam na imię" mentions the first name only; "nazywam się" can be followed by a full name.
Mam na imię ___
Polish
Ways to say it
| Polish | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mam na imię ___ | Literally "I have as a name". The standard form. | |
| Nazywam się ___ | I call myself {name}. Equally common. |
A short introduction
- A: Cześć
- A: Jak masz na imię?
- B: Mam na imię ___
Pronunciation and tips
- Cz is pronounced like the "ch" in "church", sz like "sh", and ę is a nasal vowel.
- Use "pan" (Mr) and "pani" (Mrs or Ms) when being formal.
- The stress almost always falls on the second-to-last syllable.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Polish?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: Mam na imię [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Polish?
Literally "I have as a name". The standard form. I call myself {name}. Equally common.