fasola
/faˈsɔ.la/
The English word "beans" is translated into Polish as fasola.
fasola is the standard term for the edible seeds of various legume plants. You can specify the type of bean by adding a color or descriptor before the word, such as Czerwona fasola for red beans or Biała fasola for white beans. To specifically refer to green beans or string beans, use the term Fasolka szparagowa.
Which one should you use?
While fasola is the most common way to say beans, Fasolka is a diminutive form used in a more colloquial way. When talking about specific varieties, use Czerwona fasola for red beans, Biała fasola for white beans and Fasolka szparagowa for green or string beans.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /faˈsɔ.la/.
Did you know?
- Polish cuisine features fasola po bretońsku, which translates to 'beans Brittany-style' but does not actually originate from Brittany, France.
- The term for green beans, fasolka szparagowa, literally translates to 'asparagus bean' in Polish.
- The word fasola is a learned borrowing from the Latin 'phaseolus', which originally came from the Ancient Greek 'phásēlos'.
Examples in context
- Czerwona fasola jest popularna w kuchni meksykańskiejRed beans are popular in Mexican cuisine
- Biała fasola jest podstawowym składnikiem sałatkiWhite beans are a key ingredient in the salad
- Podaj mi trochę fasolki, proszęPlease pass me some beans
- Bardzo lubię fasolkę szparagową w sałatceI really like green beans in salads
- W tej okolicy często jedzą bobIn this area, they often eat beans
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are discussing dinner at home.
- PiotrCo mamy dzisiaj na obiad?What do we have for dinner today?
- AnnaZrobię zupę, w której będzie fasola.I will make a soup that has beans in it.
- PiotrTo brzmi świetnie, bardzo lubię fasolę.That sounds great, I like beans very much.
- AnnaW takim razie przygotuję większą porcję.In that case, I will prepare a larger portion.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fasola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fasola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
