How to Say "Ice Cream" in Polish

lody

/ˈlɔ.dɘ/

lody is the Polish word for ice cream.

lody refers to the dessert. If you want to add sprinkles to your dessert, the word for them is posypka.

Meaning: dessert (noun)

Which one should you use?

While lody is the general term for the dessert, you should use the phrase gałka lodów if you wish to specify a single scoop of ice cream.

It is almost always used in the plural form even when you are referring to a single serving.

/ˈlɔ.dɘ/. The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

In modern Polish slang, the word lody is often used as a euphemism for oral sex. Using the word in a suggestive context can lead to unintended double entendres.
To order a single scoop, you use the phrase gałka lodów. The word gałka literally means 'knob' or 'ball'.
The word lody shares the same root as lód, which means 'ice'. This reflects the dessert's origin as a frozen treat rather than focusing on the 'cream' element.

Dostali obiad i lody.
They got dinner and ice cream.
This sentence shows how to use lody when listing items received.
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Jaki smak mają te lody?
What flavor is that ice cream?
This sentence is useful for asking about the flavor of lody.
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Czy lubisz lody karmelowe?
Do you like caramel-flavored ice cream?
This sentence shows how to ask about a preference for a specific type of lody.
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Czy masz “lody czekoladowe”?
Do you have chocolate ice cream?
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A couple is deciding on a dessert at a café.

Małgorzata

Czy zamówimy dzisiaj lody?
Shall we order ice cream today?
Paweł

Tak, bardzo chcę lody.
Yes, I really want ice cream.
Małgorzata

Paweł, wybierz swój ulubiony smak.
Paweł, pick your favorite flavor.
Paweł

Małgorzata, weźmy lody truskawkowe.
Małgorzata, let's get strawberry ice cream.

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