Translation of Polish word "ogórek" to English
ogórek
/ɔˈɡurɛk/
Meaning
NounA vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus.
How to use
The masculine noun 'ogórek' (cucumber / pickle) declines with mobile 'e' dropping in oblique cases (e.g., genitive 'ogórka'). Pickled cucumber (sour pickle) is 'ogórek kiszony' or 'ogórek konserwowy' (sweet pickle). The media lull in summer is called 'sezon ogórkowy' (silly season).
🇬🇧 English
cucumber
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ogórek
Translation: cucumber
Example Sentences
Ogórek jest smaczny w sałatkach
Cucumber is tasty in salads
Ogórek jest moim ulubionym warzywem.
Cucumber is my favorite vegetable.
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Common phrases
- ogórek kiszony— pickled / sour cucumber
- sezon ogórkowy— silly season / summer doldrums
- sałatka z ogórków— cucumber salad
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The Polish word "ogórek" means "cucumber" in English.
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