Translation of Polish word "kawa" to English
kawa
/kava/
Meaning
NounA beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
How to use
The feminine noun 'kawa' (coffee) declines regularly. In coffee shops, you order using the accusative case (e.g., 'poproszę czarną kawę'). In Polish, the idiom 'kawa na ławę' means to speak directly and put all cards on the table.
🇬🇧 English
coffee
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kawa
Translation: coffee
Example Sentences
Kawa jest moim ulubionym napojem rano.
Coffee is my favorite morning drink.
Wczoraj kupiła na targu piękną kawę.
Yesterday she bought beautiful coffee at the market.
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Common phrases
- czarna kawa— black coffee
- filiżanka kawy— cup of coffee
- kawa z mlekiem— coffee with milk
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The Polish word "kawa" means "coffee" in English.
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