Polish · Body & Health
"Hand" in Polish: dłoń / ręka
dłoń / ręka
Note: Dłoń specifically names the hand/palm; ręka can mean hand or arm.
Hand in Polish is dłoń or ręka. Dłoń specifically names the hand; ręka can also mean arm. The common plural of ręka is ręce, and its direct-object singular is rękę.
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How to pronounce dłoń / ręka
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dwohn / REN-kah
/dwɔɲ/, /ˈrɛŋ.ka/
Ręka stresses rę. Before k, ę is heard with nasalization and often an ng-like element; keep the accented letter in the spelling.
"Hand" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dłoń | hand / palm The more precise noun for the hand. | The more precise noun for the hand. |
| ręka | hand / arm Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| ręce | hands / arms Irregular nominative or accusative plural. | Irregular nominative or accusative plural. |
| rękę | hand as a direct object Accusative singular. | Accusative singular. |
How to use dłoń / ręka in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Podnieś rękę.
Raise your hand.
Use the accusative rękę.
- 2An everyday situation
Myję ręce.
I wash my hands.
The plural is ręce rather than ręki.
- 3A useful question
Boli mnie ręka.
My hand / arm hurts.
Context identifies the body part intended.
Mistakes English speakers make with dłoń / ręka
Incorrect: Myję ręki.
Correct: Myję ręce.
Use the correct direct-object plural ręce.
Incorrect: Podnieś ręka.
Correct: Podnieś rękę.
The requested action takes an accusative object.
Good to know
Ręka covers both hand and arm in common Polish. Dłoń specifically names the hand or palm; ramię can refer more specifically to the arm or shoulder area.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Before eating
Partner
Czy masz czyste ręce?
Are your hands clean?
You
Tak, myję ręce przed jedzeniem.
Yes, I wash my hands before eating.
Partner
Podaj mi rękę.
Give me your hand.
You
Proszę.
Here you are.
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 "Hand" in Polish
Can ręka mean arm?
Yes. Context decides whether ręka refers to a hand or an arm.
What is the plural?
Ręce is the nominative and accusative plural used in myję ręce.
How do I say raise your hand?
Podnieś rękę is a familiar singular instruction.
What is a more specific word for hand?
Dłoń can specifically name the hand or palm.
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