bajgiel
/ˈbaj.ɡjɛl/masculine
The English word 'bagel' is translated into Polish as bajgiel. Wiktionary also lists bajgeł.
Meaning: toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bajgiel | /ˈbaj.ɡjɛl/ | masculine |
| bajgeł | masculine |
A bagel is a toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both bajgiel and bajgeł are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbaj.ɡjɛl/. The first of two syllables is stressed.
When do people say it?
The word bajgiel is a loanword from Yiddish used in some parts of Poland to refer to a bagel.
Did you know?
- The Polish bajgiel shares a common ancestor with the Old High German word bouc, which means 'ring'.
- In Poland, bagels were traditionally sold by street vendors who carried them in large baskets on their arms, a sight common in old Kraków.
- The popularity of the bajgiel in Poland is deeply tied to the city of Kraków, where the local variety is often smaller and more crisp than the North American version.
Examples in context
- Ten bajgiel jest bardzo świeży.This bagel is very fresh.
- Kupiłem rano słony bajgiel.I bought a salty bagel this morning.
- Czy ten bajgiel ma sezam?Does this bagel have sesame?
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Piotr are having breakfast at a kitchen table.
- KatarzynaPiotrze, chcesz mój bajgiel?Piotr, do you want my bagel?
- PiotrNie, dziękuję, jestem już najedzony.No, thank you, I am already full.
- KatarzynaW takim razie zjem go sama.In that case, I will eat it myself.
- PiotrSmacznego, Katarzyno!Enjoy your meal, Katarzyna!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bagel” translations and entries bajgiel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bajgiel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
