English

Alternative forms

• Lodz

Proper noun

Łódź

1. Alternative form of Lodz

Polish

Etymology

Unknown. Possible etymologies include:

• From the surname Łodzic.
• From the given name Włodzisław.
• From 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

• IPA^(key): /wuːt͡ɕ/

Proper noun

Łódź f

1. A major city in Poland; Lodz.

Declension

Derived terms

• łodzianin m, łodzianka f
• adjective: łódzki

Polish

Noun

łódź f ‎(diminutive łódka, łódeczka)

1. boat

Declension

Derived terms

• łódź podwodna

Upper Sorbian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *oldi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [u̯ʊt͡ɕ]

Noun

łódź f

1. boat

Declension