brokuł
/ˈbrɔ.kuw/masculine
The English phrase broccoli is brokuł in Polish.
brokuł refers to the plant Brassica oleracea var. Italica.
Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While the singular form is brokuł, the plural form brokuły is much more commonly used when referring to the vegetable in general or a serving of it. The form brokułów is the genitive plural, used after words like 'nie lubię' (I don't like) or when expressing a quantity.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈbrɔ.kuw/.
Did you know?
- While brokuł refers to the vegetable, the Polish word brokuł shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Proto-Celtic word *brokkos, which referred to a badger.
- Polish distinguishes between the head of broccoli brokuł and the smaller florets, which are often called różyczki or 'little roses'.
- In Polish culture, broccoli is often categorized as a 'modern' vegetable, unlike cabbage kapusta, which is a traditional staple of the historic Polish diet.
Examples in context
- Nie lubię kapusty i brokułów.I don't like cabbage and broccoli.This sentence shows how to use the genitive plural brokułów with the phrase 'nie lubię'.Tatoeba #10203174 by Marlena, translation #8732966 by maaster
- Brokuły to jedne z najzdrowszych warzyw.Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables.This sentence uses the plural form brokuły to speak about broccoli in general.Tatoeba #931106 by zipangu, translation #682307 by Source_VOA
- Dzisiejsze brokuły nie są smaczne bo zostały rozgotowane.Today's broccoli is not good because it has been boiled for too long.This sentence uses the plural form brokuły to refer to a specific serving of broccoli.Tatoeba #11747336 by mojeanin, translation #2610046 by WestofEden
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Paweł and Katarzyna are in the kitchen planning lunch.
- PawełKatarzyno, czy mamy w lodówce jakiś brokuł?Katarzyna, do we have any broccoli in the fridge?
- KatarzynaTak, mam jeden świeży brokuł.Yes, I have one fresh broccoli.
- PawełTo świetnie, ugotuję go na obiad.That is great, I will cook it for lunch.
- KatarzynaPaweł, nie zapomnij dodać soli.Paweł, do not forget to add salt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broccoli” translations and entries brokuł, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
