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Food and drink in Polish

The words you'll use in the shop, the kitchen and the restaurant. Tap a row to hear it.

Basics — podstawy

jedzeniefood
chlebbread
masłobutter
sercheese
jajkoegg
mięsomeat
rybafish
kurczakchicken
ryżrice
makaronpasta
zupasoup
sólsalt
cukiersugar
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Fruit & vegetables — owoce i warzywa

jabłkoapple
bananbanana
truskawkastrawberry
cytrynalemon
pomidortomato
ogórekcucumber
ziemniakpotato
marchewkacarrot
cebulaonion
grzybymushrooms

Drinks — napoje

wodawater
kawacoffee
herbatatea
sokjuice
mlekomilk
piwobeer
winowine
Ordering tip — to ask for something, use Poproszę… + the accusative: Poproszę wodę (water, please), Poproszę kawę (coffee, please). Full ordering phrases are in the phrasebook.

Keep going

Drill these in the word games (pick the Food topic) or a daily review. Related guides: greetings & phrases, family members, colours.