Significado
Used to introduce yourself.
Contexto cultural
Polish people often use diminutives of their names (e.g., Kuba for Jakub) when saying 'Mam na imię...'. It sounds friendlier. In modern tech startups in Warsaw, 'Mam na imię...' is used immediately. In older, traditional industries, you wait for the 'Bruderszaft'. In some regions, people might use 'nazywać się' more frequently even for first names, but 'mam na imię' remains universally understood. Polonians often translate 'My name is' literally as 'Moje imię jest', which sounds 'foreign' to native Poles.
The 'One Name' Rule
If you only say one name, use 'Mam na imię'. It sounds more natural and friendly.
Avoid 'Jestem na imię'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE a name, you ARE NOT a name.
Significado
Used to introduce yourself.
The 'One Name' Rule
If you only say one name, use 'Mam na imię'. It sounds more natural and friendly.
Avoid 'Jestem na imię'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE a name, you ARE NOT a name.
Use Diminutives
If your name is Robert, saying 'Mam na imię Robert' is fine, but 'Mam na imię Tomek' (for Tomasz) makes you sound like a local.
Name Days
Once you tell someone your name, don't be surprised if they congratulate you on your 'Imieniny' later in the year!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the introduction.
Cześć! Ja ___ na imię Karolina.
The first person singular of 'mieć' is 'mam'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to introduce yourself by first name to a new friend?
Select the best option:
'Mam na imię' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue between two students.
A: Cześć, jestem Marek. Jak ___ na imię? B: Cześć Marek, ja mam na imię Kasia.
When asking 'you' (singular/informal), use 'masz'.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: You are introducing your new puppy to a neighbor.
Use 'On ma' (He has) for a male pet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Mam na imię vs. Nazywam się
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCześć! Ja ___ na imię Karolina.
The first person singular of 'mieć' is 'mam'.
Select the best option:
'Mam na imię' is the standard idiomatic expression.
A: Cześć, jestem Marek. Jak ___ na imię? B: Cześć Marek, ja mam na imię Kasia.
When asking 'you' (singular/informal), use 'masz'.
Context: You are introducing your new puppy to a neighbor.
Use 'On ma' (He has) for a male pet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, that sounds very strange. Use 'Nazywam się' for your last name or full name.
It is neutral. You can use it with a boss or a friend, as long as you are only using your first name.
No, 'Mam' already implies 'I'. Adding 'Ja' adds emphasis, like 'As for me, my name is...'.
'Imię' is your first name (e.g., Anna). 'Nazwisko' is your family name (e.g., Kowalska).
Use 'Jak Pan/Pani ma na imię?'
You can, but it sounds like a translation from English. 'Mam na imię' is much more natural.
It's an old grammatical structure. Think of it as 'I have [the label] ON [me] as a name'.
No, the name stays in the Nominative case. 'Mam na imię Kasia' (not Kasię).
'Jestem' is very casual. Use 'Mam na imię' when you want to be clear and polite.
You can say 'Mam na imię Anna Maria'.
Children almost always use 'Mam na imię...'.
Only if you are personifying them, like a car or a favorite toy.
Frases relacionadas
nazywam się
similarI am called / My name is
jestem
similarI am
mów mi
builds onCall me...
nazwisko
contrastSurname
z domu
specialized formMaiden name
