Translation of Slovak word "polievka" to English
polievka
/poli̯evka/
Meaning
NounAny of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the 'žena' model (polievka, polievky, polievke, polievku; genitive plural 'polievok' with vowel insertion). Essential culinary term designating soup or broth, traditionally served as the first course of a Slovak lunch.
🇬🇧 English
soup
Example sentence
Rada jem polievku na obed.
I love eating soup for lunch.
Polievka bola veľmi chutná.
The soup was very tasty.
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Common phrases
- slepačia polievka— chicken soup
- zeleninová polievka— vegetable soup
- kapustová polievka (kapustnica)— cabbage soup (traditional sauerkraut soup)
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What does the Slovak word "polievka" mean?▼
The Slovak word "polievka" means "soup" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rada jem polievku na obed." (which translates as "I love eating soup for lunch.").
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