kypriaci prášok
The English phrase "baking powder" is translated into Slovak as kypriaci prášok.
The term refers to a dry leavening agent used in baking.
Meaning: dry leavening agent used in baking (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective kypriaci (leavening/rising) and the noun prášok (powder).
Did you know?
- The word prášok is used for both 'powder' and 'detergent' in Slovak, so prášok on its own in a household context often refers to laundry soap.
- The adjective kypriaci is a present active participle, meaning the powder is literally described as 'the powder that is currently causing something to rise'.
- The word prášok is a diminutive of prach, which means 'dust'.
Examples in context
- Potrebujem kypriaci prášok na koláč.I need baking powder for the cake.
- Kúpila som kypriaci prášok v obchode.I bought baking powder at the shop.
- Máš doma kypriaci prášok?Do you have baking powder at home?
Example conversation
Peter and Kateřina are checking the ingredients for a cake.
- PeterMáme doma kypriaci prášok?Do we have baking powder at home?
- KateřinaNie, kypriaci prášok nám chýba.No, we are missing baking powder.
- PeterKúpim ho, keď pôjdem do obchodu.I will buy it when I go to the shop.
- KateřinaĎakujem ti, Peter.Thank you, Peter.
