zimne piwo
The English phrase "cold beer" is translated into Polish as zimne piwo.
This phrase is used to describe beer that has been chilled to a low temperature.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective zimne (cold) and the noun piwo (beer).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use zimne piwo (nominative case) when it is the subject of the sentence. Use zimnego piwa (genitive case) after a negation or to indicate a quantity, such as in the phrase "no cold beer". Use zimnym piwem (instrumental case) when used with the preposition z (with).
Did you know?
- The word piwo is a distant relative of the English word 'potable', which describes water that is safe to drink.
- While zimne piwo describes the temperature, Poles may use the word lodowate to describe beer that is 'ice-cold', which is the preferred standard for many local lagers.
- If you are ordering at a bar, you might hear someone ask for piwo lane, which refers to beer from a tap rather than from a bottle, regardless of whether it is zimne.
Examples in context
- Przepraszam, kiedy mogę zamówić zimne piwo?Excuse me, when can I order a cold beer?
- Czy mogę prosić o zimne piwo?May I ask for a cold beer?
- Poproszę zimne piwo.I'd like a cold beer, please.
- Poproszę zimne piwo.A cold beer, please.
- Czy to jest zimne piwo?Is this a cold beer?
- Uwielbiam pić zimne piwo w upalne dni.I love drinking cold beer on hot days.
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Katarzyna are at a summer garden party.
- KrzysztofKatarzyna, czy chcesz zimne piwo?Katarzyna, do you want a cold beer?
- KatarzynaTak, to byłoby wspaniałe.Yes, that would be wonderful.
- KrzysztofZaraz przyniosę ci zimne piwo z lodówki.I will bring you a cold beer from the fridge in a moment.
- KatarzynaDziękuję ci, Krzysztofie.Thank you, Krzysztof.
