Translation of Slovak word "zemiak" to English
zemiak
/zɛmiak/
Meaning
NounThe edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun inflected according to the 'dub' pattern (zemiak, genitive singular 'zemiaku' or 'zemiaka', locative 'v zemiaku'; nominative plural 'zemiaky', genitive plural 'zemiakov'). Denotes the potato (Solanum tuberosum), a foundational staple ingredient of traditional Slovak gastronomy (e.g. 'bryndzové halušky', 'zemiakové placky').
🇬🇧 English
potato
Example sentence
Milujem zemiakovú kašu.
I love mashed potatoes.
Zemiak je v mnohých kultúrach základnou potravinou.
The potato is a staple food in many cultures.
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Common phrases
- pečené zemiaky— baked / roast potatoes
- zemiaková kaša— mashed potatoes / potato purée
- horúci zemiak— hot potato (thorny issue - idiom)
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What does the Slovak word "zemiak" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zemiak" means "potato" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Milujem zemiakovú kašu." (which translates as "I love mashed potatoes.").
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