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/ˈɔna/
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A third‑person singular feminine pronoun used to refer to a female person or a feminine noun.

Examples

  • Kiedy ona przyjdzie, zaczniemy spotkanie.
    When she arrives, we will start the meeting.
  • To jest jej książka, nie ona.
    This is her book, not she.
  • Jeśli ona nie przyjdzie, odwołamy wydarzenie.
    If she does not come, we will cancel the event.
  • Mówiłem do niej, ale nie odpowiedziała.
    I spoke to her, but she did not answer.
  • Widziałem w parku wczoraj.
    I saw her in the park yesterday.

Similar words

córka
pani
matka
siostra
dziewczyna
żona
kobieta

Meanings

Usage

Use ona to refer to a singular female subject; choose the correct case form (e.g., ) when the pronoun functions as an object.

Common mistakes

Using ona in the accusative case instead of , leading to a grammatical error.

Etymology

FAQ

What does ona mean?

Ona means “she” or “her” in English, used as a third‑person singular feminine pronoun.

How is ona used in a sentence?

Ona is used as the subject of a clause, for example “Ona lubi książki.”

What is the accusative form of ona?

The accusative form is , as in “Widzę .”

When should I use ona instead of jej?

Use ona when the pronoun is the subject; use jej (or ) when it functions as an object or possessive.

Is ona used for objects as well as people?

Yes, ona can refer to any feminine noun, not only people, e.g., “Ona jest piękna” for a feminine object.

What is the plural form of ona?

The plural feminine pronoun is one, as in “One są w domu.”

How does ona differ from on?

On is the masculine counterpart meaning “he”, while ona is feminine meaning “she”.

Can ona be used in formal writing?

Yes, ona is standard Polish and appropriate in both informal and formal contexts.

Are there dialectal variations of ona?

In most dialects ona remains the same, though some regional speech may prefer shortened forms like onaona.

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