Lesson 34
This lesson will remain focused on the conversational aspect of the
Polish language. The verb and phrases learned in this lesson will help
you fully introduce yourself to others.
Memorize new vocabulary
To be named
| Nazywać się |
I am named
| Ja nazywam się |
You are named
| Ty nazywasz się |
He
She is named
It
| On
Ona nazywa się
Ono
|
We are named
| My nazywamy się |
You all are named
| Wy nazywacie się |
They (m) are named
They (f)
| Oni nazywają się
One
|
Apply it to Sentence Structure
The verb nazywać się belongs to Conjugation I. For a reminder of this conjugation go to Lesson 25.
When to use this verb?
The verb nazywać się is used as a means to introduce oneself to others. So far you have learned the phrase mam na imię… which would translate "I have for the name...". However, this phrase would introduce only your first name. In order to introduce yourself fully with your first and last name you can use the verb nazywam się.
Examples:
Mam na imię Jan.
My name is Jan.
BUT
Nazywam się Jan Kowalski.
I am named Jan Kowalski.
Just a note:
Sometimes someone may ask you if you knew what your name would be in Polish. If your name exists in Polish it is good to know what it is. Polish culture likes it. If you know your name in Polish you can always say:
Jak to jest po polsku?
How is it in Polish?
John to po polsku Jan.
Kate to po polsku Kasia.
Ursula to po polsku Urszula.
Practice it!
Answer the questions accordingly. Answer in full sentences. Pay attention to when to use only first name and when to use the full name.
1. Jak masz na imię? (Krysia Affek)
2. Jak się nazywasz? (John Berry)
3. Jak ona ma na imię? (Michelle Novak)
4. Jak on się nazywa? (Zdzisław Bronek)
5. Jak oni się nazywają? (Teresa i Michał Mieszczyńscy)
Also, check your knowledge of the Polish names. Follow the format ____ to po polsku ____ .
1. Bobby
2. Kate
3. Michael
4. Adam
5. Anna
*Click here for answer key*
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