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"First name" in Polish: imię
imię
First name in Polish is imię. Imię is neuter; useful forms are imienia (genitive), imię (direct object) and imieniem (instrumental). Imię is a first name; nazwisko is a surname. The stem changes in imienia and imieniem.
Identifying or describing first name
Imię jest krótkie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce imię
Say it
imien
/imjɛ/
In imię, nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in imię normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"First name" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| imię | first name Dictionary form for neuter imię. | Dictionary form for neuter imię. |
| imienia | of first name Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| imieniem | with first name Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use imię in real life
- 1Identifying or describing first name
Imię jest krótkie.
The first name is short.
This sentence uses imię to describe first name in context.
- 2Using first name in daily life
Wpisuję imię w formularzu.
I enter my first name on the form.
Notice the form used for imię in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of first name
Nie pamiętam imienia.
I do not remember the first name.
The construction shows how imię fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with imię
Incorrect: Nie ma imię.
Correct: Nie ma imienia.
After nie ma, imię takes the genitive form imienia.
Incorrect: z imię
Correct: z imieniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z imieniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Imię is a first name; nazwisko is a surname. The stem changes in imienia and imieniem.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe first name in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Imię jest krótkie.
The first name is short.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wpisuję imię w formularzu.
I enter my first name on the form.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "First name" in Polish
What grammatical form is imię?
Imię is neuter. No article is required with imię; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does imię change as a direct object?
The accusative form is imię. For comparison, the genitive is imienia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use imię after “with”?
Use z imieniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of imię, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using imię?
Imię is a first name; nazwisko is a surname. The stem changes in imienia and imieniem.
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