Translation of Polish word "herbata" to English
herbata
/ɛrˈbatɑ/
Meaning
NounThe tea plant (Camellia sinensis); a variety of this plant.
How to use
The feminine noun 'herbata' (tea) declines regularly. Note that in Polish, if you want to order tea, you say 'poproszę herbatę' (using the accusative case). To describe a tea leaf or the plant, use the adjective 'herbaciany' (e.g., 'liście herbaciane').
🇬🇧 English
tea
Structure Guide
Polish Word: herbata
Translation: tea
Example Sentences
Kupujący zapłacił za herbata przy kasie.
The buyer paid for tea at the checkout.
Idź do supermarketu i kup herbatę Darjeeling.
Go to the supermarket and buy Darjeeling tea.
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Common phrases
- filiżanka herbaty— cup of tea
- czarna herbata— black tea
- zielona herbata— green tea
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Frequency rank: #71 in Polish
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The Polish word "herbata" means "tea" in English.
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