Cupcakes, Songs, and Polish Words: It’s Name Day Magic!
In Poland, birthdays aren’t the only big celebration. Kids also celebrate their imieniny, or Name Day a joyful event with sweets, songs, and surprises. It’s the perfect chance to learn fun Polish words in a party setting!
Why Name Days Are Great for Language Fun
Name Days help kids:
- Learn celebration and family vocabulary
- Explore Polish customs beyond birthdays
- Connect language to real-life festive moments
Polish Words from the Name Day Party
- Imieniny – Name Day
- Prezent – Gift
- Ciastko – Cupcake
- Piosenka – Song
- Sto lat – Traditional birthday song
- Świeczka – Candle
- Imię – Name
- Uroczystość – Celebration
- Rodzina – Family
- Dzień – Day
Try this phrase: Dzisiaj są moje imieniny! (Today is my Name Day!)
Name Day Celebration Ideas
“Cupcake Word Party”
Bake or decorate cupcakes and use words like ciastko, świeczka, and prezent. Practice saying “Sto lat!” together.
“Who’s Name Day Is It?” Game
Make a calendar and look up which names are celebrated today. Say the names in Polish and match them to kids or toys.
Dinolingo makes Polish learning fun with rewards, games, and music—perfect for holiday-themed language practice from piosenka to uroczystość.
Final Thoughts
Name Days turn everyday names into big celebrations. With cupcakes, songs, and new words, it’s a sweet way to learn Polish that kids will always remember.
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