miód
/ˈmjut/inanimate, masculine
The English word honey translates to miód in Polish. Wiktionary also lists miód pszczeli.
Meaning: sweet substance produced by bees (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| miód | /ˈmjut/ | inanimate, masculine |
| miód pszczeli | /ˈmjut ˈpʂt͡ʂɛ.li/ | masculine |
The term miód refers to the sweet substance produced by bees. While it can occasionally be used as a metaphor for sweetness or affection, this is less common in Polish than it is in English.
Which one should you use?
miód is the standard form for the substance, while miód pszczeli specifically identifies it as bee honey.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word miód is a masculine inanimate noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjut/
Did you know?
- The Polish word miód descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *médʰu, which is also the ancestor of the Sanskrit word 'madhu'.
- In Polish, you can use the phrase miód na serce (honey for the heart) to describe something that is incredibly soothing or comforting.
- In traditional Polish folk medicine, miód was often used as a base for 'syrups' to treat coughs, a practice that remains popular in home remedies today.
Examples in context
- Czy psy lubią miód?Do dogs like honey?This sentence is useful for asking about the dietary preferences of dogs regarding the form miód.Tatoeba #12904989 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12898761 by Tom9358
- Pszczoły zapewniają nam miód.Bees provide honey for us.This sentence shows the relationship between bees and the production of the form miód.Tatoeba #4840405 by jeedrek, translation #32265 by AlanF_US
- Pszczoła produkuje miód. A osa?The bee produces honey. And the wasp?This sentence compares the production of the form miód by a bee versus a wasp.Tatoeba #10469368 by Shounen, translation #7292067 by MessDjaaf
- Hej kochanie, jak minął twój dzień?Hey honey, how was your day?
- Kiedy wrócisz do domu, słoneczko? Tęsknię za tobą.When will you come back home, honey? I miss you.
- Cześć skarbku, jak Ci minął ten dzień?Hi honey, how was your day?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Tomasz are having breakfast in their kitchen.
- KatarzynaTomaszu, czy chcesz miód do herbaty?Tomasz, do you want honey in your tea?
- TomaszTak, bardzo chętnie dodam miód.Yes, I would love to add honey.
- KatarzynaTen miód jest naprawdę pyszny.This honey is really delicious.
- TomaszZgadzam się, Katarzyno.I agree, Katarzyna.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honey” translations and entries miód, miód pszczeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miód, miód pszczeli, pszczeli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
