Translation of Polish word "piwo" to English
piwo
/pʲifɔ/
Meaning
NounAn alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
How to use
The neuter noun 'piwo' (beer) declines regularly. In the genitive plural, it has the form 'piw'. To say 'a draft beer', use 'piwo z beczki'.
🇬🇧 English
beer
Structure Guide
Polish Word: piwo
Translation: beer
Example Sentences
Piwo jest popularnym napojem w wielu krajach.
Beer is a popular drink in many countries.
Kupiłem piwo w sklepie.
I bought beer in a shop.
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Common phrases
- jasne piwo— pale beer / lager
- ciemne piwo— dark beer / stout
- piwo z beczki— draft / draught beer
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