Translation of Polish word "gruszka" to English
gruszka
/ɡruʂka/
Meaning
NounAny tree of species Prunus persica, native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
How to use
The feminine noun 'gruszka' (pear) declines regularly. Note: the source translation is incorrect; it is not a 'peach' (which in Polish is 'brzoskwinia'), but a pear. The phrase 'obiecywać gruszki na wierzbie' is a very common idiom meaning 'to promise the moon / make empty promises' (literally 'to promise pears on a willow tree').
🇬🇧 English
peach
Structure Guide
Polish Word: gruszka
Translation: peach
Example Sentences
Gruszka jest jednym z moich ulubionych owoców.
Peach is one of my favorite fruits.
Kupiłem gruszkę w sklepie.
I bought a peach at the store.
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Common phrases
- obiecywać gruszki na wierzbie— to promise the moon / empty promises
- dojrzała gruszka— ripe pear
- gruszka bokserska— punching bag / speed bag
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Frequency rank: #472 in Polish
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The Polish word "gruszka" means "peach" in English.
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