wiśnia
/ˈviɕ.ɲa/feminine
The English word cherry is translated into Polish as wiśnia or czereśnia.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| wiśnia | /ˈviɕ.ɲa/ | feminine |
| czereśnia | /t͡ʂɛˈrɛɕ.ɲa/ | feminine |
Both terms refer to the fruit, but they are used to distinguish between different varieties. wiśnia refers to the sour cherry, while czereśnia refers to the sweet cherry. Additionally, wiśnia can be used metonymically to refer to the cherry tree itself.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two words depends on the botanical variety of the fruit: wiśnia is used for sour cherries and czereśnia is used for sweet cherries.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the sour variety wiśnia is wiśnie, whereas the plural form of the sweet variety czereśnia is czereśnie. Both nouns are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈviɕ.ɲa/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish culinary culture, the wiśnia is the star of traditional cakes and preserves due to its tartness, while czereśnia is typically eaten fresh.
- The word czereśnia for sweet cherries is actually a guest in the Polish language, having been borrowed from Ukrainian.
Examples in context
- W ogrodzie rosła wiśnia.There was a cherry tree growing in the garden.This sentence shows how wiśnia can refer to a cherry tree.Tatoeba #358852 by zipangu, translation #244913 by mamat
- Kwitnąca wiśnia jest piękna.Blossoming cherry is beautiful.This sentence describes the beauty of a blossoming wiśnia.Tatoeba #363107 by zipangu, translation #5367149 by Mateon1
- W ogrodzie jest stara wiśnia.There's an old cherry tree in the garden.This sentence uses wiśnia to identify an old cherry tree.Tatoeba #856454 by ignacy130, translation #278478 by CK
- Czy możesz mi przynieść kilka czereśni z sadu?Can you bring me some cherries from the orchard?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Tomasz are eating fruit in the kitchen.
- MałgorzataCzy ta wiśnia jest słodka?Is this cherry sweet?
- TomaszTak, ta wiśnia smakuje świetnie.Yes, this cherry tastes great.
- MałgorzataLubię, gdy wiśnia jest lekko kwaśna.I like it when a cherry is slightly sour.
- TomaszJa wolę czereśnie od wiśni.I prefer sweet cherries over sour cherries.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cherry” translations and entries wiśnia, czereśnia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries czereśnia, wiśnia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
