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Why you don't need to say “Tanya” in Poland

The Polish language, like any language, has its own linguistic and cultural nuances, which Ukrainians living or visiting the country need to know about. First of all, the language is about some words that sound familiar, but mean something completely different. The use of such words may surprise Poles, and may even cause misunderstanding. One such word is the name “Tanya” in Poland. This is not a name in Poland at all, but a word that should be used with caution in the territory of this country.

Why the word “Tanya” causes ambiguity in Poland

At first glance, the name “Tanya” is quite familiar to Ukrainians, Russians or Belarusians. It is often an abbreviation of the name Tatiana and is used as a diminutive and affectionate form. However, in Poland the word “tanio” (which sounds almost the same as “Tanya”) has a completely different meaning. It…