Translation of Polish word "chleb" to English
chleb
/xlɛp/
Meaning
NounA foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
How to use
The masculine noun 'chleb' (bread) declines regularly (genitive 'chleba'). Bread holds a special cultural status in Poland; it is traditionally treated with great respect. The expression 'chleb powszedni' means everyday bread or something commonplace/routine.
🇬🇧 English
bread
Structure Guide
Polish Word: chleb
Translation: bread
Example Sentences
Chleb jest świeży
The bread is fresh
Z chleba kupionego w piekarni robiliśmy kanapki.
We made sandwiches from bread bought at the bakery.
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Common phrases
- skórka chleba— bread crust
- chleb powszedni— daily bread / commonplace
- kroić chleb— to slice bread
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The Polish word "chleb" means "bread" in English.
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