Translation of Polish word "obiad" to English
obiad
/ɔˈbjat/
Meaning
NounA light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
How to use
The masculine noun 'obiad' (dinner / lunch) declines regularly (genitive 'obiadu'). It is the main hot meal of the day in Poland, typically eaten between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (unlike English dinner, which is eaten later). The evening meal is 'kolacja'. To say 'for dinner', say 'na obiad'.
🇬🇧 English
lunch
Structure Guide
Polish Word: obiad
Translation: lunch
Example Sentences
Muzyk dostroił obiad przed koncertem.
The musician tuned lunch before the concert.
Obiad jest najlepszym czasem dnia.
Lunch is the best time of the day.
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Common phrases
- jeść obiad— to eat / have dinner
- na obiad— for dinner / lunch
- gotować obiad— to cook dinner / lunch
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The Polish word "obiad" means "lunch" in English.
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