Translation of Polish word "ziemniak" to English
ziemniak
/ʑɛmˈɲak/
Meaning
NounThe edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.
How to use
The masculine noun 'ziemniak' (potato) declines regularly (genitive 'ziemniaka', plural 'ziemniaki'). Note that in the region of Poznań, a potato is called 'pyra', and in Lesser Poland/Kraków, it is often called 'kartofel'. The related adjective is 'ziemniaczany' (e.g., 'mąka ziemniaczana' — potato starch).
🇬🇧 English
potato
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ziemniak
Translation: potato
Example Sentences
Strażnik pilnował tego ziemniak w nocy.
The guard watched this potato at night.
Ziemniak jest w worku.
The potato is in the bag.
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Common phrases
- gotowane ziemniaki— boiled potatoes
- placki ziemniaczane— potato pancakes
- sałatka ziemniaczana— potato salad
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The Polish word "ziemniak" means "potato" in English.
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