Polish · Body & Health
"Head" in Polish: głowa
głowa
Head in Polish is głowa, a feminine noun. Boli mnie głowa means my head hurts; ból głowy is a headache.
A simple sentence
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How to pronounce głowa
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GWOH-vah
/ˈɡwɔ.va/
Głowa stresses gło. Ł sounds like w and w sounds like v, so the first two consonants and the later v must stay distinct.
"Head" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| głowa | head Feminine dictionary noun. | Feminine dictionary noun. |
| głowę | head as a direct object Accusative singular. | Accusative singular. |
| ból głowy | headache Głowy is genitive. | Głowy is genitive. |
How to use głowa in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Boli mnie głowa.
My head hurts.
Głowa is the subject of boli.
- 2An everyday situation
Podnieś głowę.
Raise your head.
The direct object uses głowę.
- 3A useful question
Mam ból głowy.
I have a headache.
Ból takes genitive głowy in this noun phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with głowa
Incorrect: Boli mnie głowę.
Correct: Boli mnie głowa.
In this symptom sentence the head is the subject, not the object.
Incorrect: Podnieś głowa.
Correct: Podnieś głowę.
Use the accusative object after raise.
Good to know
Boli mnie głowa is a useful everyday symptom statement. This vocabulary guide teaches the expression without interpreting the symptom or giving medical advice.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe a symptom
Partner
Jak się czujesz?
How do you feel?
You
Boli mnie głowa.
My head hurts.
Partner
Od kiedy boli cię głowa?
Since when has your head hurt?
You
Od rana.
Since this morning.
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 "Head" in Polish
How do I say I have a headache?
Boli mnie głowa is a natural everyday expression; mam ból głowy is another option.
Is głowa feminine?
Yes. Głowa is a feminine singular noun.
Why does głowa stay unchanged after boli?
It is the subject: the head hurts me. Use the nominative głowa in that structure.
When do I use głowę?
Głowę is the accusative, as in podnieś głowę, raise your head.
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