Translation of Polish word "posiłek" to English
posiłek
/pɔˈɕilk/
Meaning
NounA light meal.
How to use
The masculine noun 'posiłek' (meal) declines with mobile 'e' dropping in oblique cases (e.g., genitive 'posiłku'). It refers to any food consumed at one time (breakfast, dinner, etc.).
🇬🇧 English
snack
Structure Guide
Polish Word: posiłek
Translation: snack
Example Sentences
Zjadłem szybki posiłek przed szkołą.
I had a quick snack before school.
Posiłek jest moim ulubionym błogosławieństwem.
The snack is my favorite blessing.
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Common phrases
- ciepły posiłek— warm meal
- przygotować posiłek— to prepare a meal
- posiłek regeneracyjny— regenerative / recovery meal
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Frequency rank: #356 in Polish
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The Polish word "posiłek" means "snack" in English.
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