Łódź
English
Proper noun
Łódź
- Alternative form of Lodz
Polish
Etymology
Unknown. Possible etymologies include:
- From the surname Łodzic.
- From the given name Włodzisław.
- From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old Polish łoza (“willow tree”).
Popular incorrect etymologies include:
- From łódź (“boat”). This is incorrect, since the city does not lie near any navigable body of water.
- From Łódka, a small river in the city. This is also incorrect, since the river was named after the city, not the other way around.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
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Declension
Declension of Łódź
Derived terms
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