filiżanka
/fi.liˈʐan.ka/feminine
The Polish word for cup can be translated as filiżanka, szklanka or kubek depending on the type of vessel.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| filiżanka | /fi.liˈʐan.ka/ | feminine |
| szklanka | /ˈʂklan.ka/ | feminine |
| kubek | /ˈku.bɛk/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
Polish speakers distinguish between different types of drinking vessels. Use filiżanka for a delicate cup with a handle, typically used for tea or coffee. Use szklanka to refer to a standard glass vessel, which is usually without a handle and used for drinks like water or juice. Use kubek for a mug, which is typically larger and sturdier than a filiżanka. Additionally, the word puchar refers specifically to a trophy or a cup awarded for winning a competition.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word szklanka and filiżanka are feminine nouns, while kubek is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of filiżanka is /fi.liˈʐan.ka/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Poland, tea is traditionally served in a szklanka placed inside a decorative metal holder called a koszyczek.
- The word filiżanka was borrowed into Polish from the Romanian word filigean.
- In a traditional Polish household, using a filiżanka is typically reserved for guests or formal occasions, while a kubek is for daily use.
Examples in context
- Która filiżanka jest twoja?Which cup is yours?This sentence is useful for identifying ownership of a filiżanka.Tatoeba #12470621 by katix824, translation #1554393 by CK
- Tom nalał sobie drugi kubek kawy.Tom poured himself a second cup of coffee.This sentence shows how to use kubek when referring to a serving of coffee.Tatoeba #3687051 by jeedrek, translation #1093133 by CK
- Mały kubek kawy kosztuje dwa euro.A small cup of coffee is two euro.This sentence demonstrates using kubek to describe the price of a coffee serving.Tatoeba #12189051 by polski_ren, translation #8516795 by Luiaard
- Poproszę filiżankę kawyCan I have a cup of coffee, please?
- Proszę przynieść mi kubek zielonej herbaty.Please bring me a cup of green tea.
- Czy mogę dostać jeszcze jedną filiżankę kawy?Can I have another cup of coffee?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Małgorzata are having tea in the kitchen.
- KrzysztofCzy chcesz herbaty, Małgorzato?Do you want some tea, Małgorzata?
- MałgorzataTak, poproszę. Gdzie jest moja filiżanka?Yes, please. Where is my cup?
- KrzysztofTwoja filiżanka stoi na stole.Your cup is on the table.
- MałgorzataDziękuję, Krzysztofie.Thank you, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cup” translations and entries filiżanka, szklanka, kubek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries filiżanka, kubek, szklanka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
