Translation of Polish word "banan" to English

banan

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "banan"?

The Polish word "banan" is defined as: "An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin."

/baˈnan/

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Meaning

Noun

An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.

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How to use

The masculine noun 'banan' (banana) declines regularly (genitive 'banana', plural 'banany'). Colloquially, in Polish slang, having a 'banan na twarzy' (a banana on one's face) means having a wide, silly grin.

🇬🇧 English

banana

Usage GuideBanan jest smaczny

Structure Guide

Polish Word: banan
Translation: banana

Example Sentences

Banan jest smaczny

The banana is delicious

Nauka prawidłowego bananowania wymaga czasu i praktyki.

Learning how to banana properly takes time and practice.

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Synonyms

banana planttropical fruit

Common phrases

dojrzały banan— ripe banana
jeść banana— to eat a banana
banan na twarzy— a wide grin / banana on face

More Food & Drinks words

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This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:banana 🇪🇸Spanish:plátano 🇯🇵Japanese:バナナ

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Frequency rank: #251 in Polish

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What does the Polish word "banan" mean?▼

The Polish word "banan" means "banana" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Banan jest smaczny".