Food vocabulary

Food is a topic that brings people together, no matter where they are from.

If you're learning Polish, talking about food is a great way to practice everyday conversations!

In this blog post, we’ll explore Polish vocabulary and phrases related to food, hunger, and taste preferences.

You’ll also find key Polish phrases with their English translations to help you improve your speaking skills.

Let’s dive in and talk about Polish food! Are you hungry?

​Jesteś głodny? Let’s find out how to say it in different situations!

                       
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Talking about hunger in Polish

Before we talk about what we like to eat, let’s learn how to express hunger in Polish.

Key Phrases:
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• Jesteś głodna? – Are you hungry? (to a female)
• Jesteś głodny? – Are you hungry? (to a male)

• Ja jestem głodna. – I am hungry. (female speaker)
• Ja jestem głodny. – I am hungry. (male speaker)

• On jest głodny. – He is hungry.
• Ona jest głodna. – She is hungry.

• My jesteśmy głodni. – We are hungry.

• Wy jesteście głodni. – You (plural) are hungry.

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• Oni są głodni. – They are hungry.

How to say "What did you eat?" in Polish 

Now that we know how to express hunger, let’s ask and answer questions about food.
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Key Phrases:
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• Co jadłeś na kolację? – What did you eat for dinner? (to a male)
• Co jadłaś na kolację? – What did you eat for dinner? (to a female)

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• Jadłem obiad o 15. – I ate lunch at 3 PM. (male speaker)
• Jadłam obiad o 15. – I ate lunch at 3 PM. (female speaker)

• Jadłem spaghetti z kurczakiem. – I ate spaghetti with chicken. (male speaker)
• Jadłam spaghetti z kurczakiem. – I ate spaghetti with chicken. (female speaker)

How to say "Do you like spicy food?" in Polish 

Spicy food isn’t for everyone, but some people love it! Here’s how to talk about it in Polish.


Key Phrases:
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• Lubisz ostre jedzenie? – Do you like spicy food?

 

• Nie lubię ostrego jedzenia. – I don’t like spicy food.

 

• Zupa jest ostra. – The soup is spicy.

 

• Nie lubię ostrej papryki. – I don’t like spicy peppers.

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• Lubię słodką paprykę. – I like sweet peppers.

Pickles and Other Polish Favorites

Pickled cucumbers (ogórki kiszone) are a big part of Polish cuisine. Do you like them?
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Key Phrases:
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• Lubisz ogórki kiszone? – Do you like pickled cucumbers?

• Ja lubię kiszone ogórki. – I like pickled cucumbers.

• Balaji kocha kiszone ogórki. – Balaji loves pickled cucumbers.

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• Moja mama robi najlepsze kiszone ogórki. – My mom makes the best pickled cucumbers.