sok
/ˈsɔk/masculine
The English word "juice" is translated into Polish as sok.
sok refers to a beverage made of juice. If you want to specify that you are referring to fruit juice, you can use the phrase sok owocowy.
Meaning: beverage made of juice (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on the sentence structure. Use the form soku (genitive case) after a negation, such as in the phrase nie lubi soku (doesn't like juice). Use the form sokiem (instrumental case) when expressing that something is made with or flavored with juice, such as in z sokiem (with juice).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsɔk/
Did you know?
- Polish uses the same word sok for both a refreshing fruit drink and the 'digestive juices' soki trawienne in the stomach.
- The word sok describes not only drinks but also the biological sap flowing through a tree.
- In Poland, a beverage like sok pomidorowy, or tomato juice, is often treated and consumed as a savory appetizer rather than a standard sweet drink.
Examples in context
- Mój brat pije sok.My brother is drinking juice.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use sok in a simple affirmative sentence.Tatoeba #12058232 by jimbojim, translation #8109742 by Takirabor
- Dziewczyna nie lubi soku.The girl doesn't like juice.This sentence shows how the form soku is used after a negation.Tatoeba #867152 by Igliwie, translation #462724 by lukaszpp
- Sok pomarańczowy czy szampan?Orange juice or champagne?This sentence demonstrates how to use sok when offering a choice between beverages.Tatoeba #367595 by zipangu, translation #2658046 by Joseph
- Czy mogę prosić soku?May I have some juice, please?
- Czy mogę dostać troszkę soczku?Can I have a little bit of juice?
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are having breakfast at home.
- MałgorzataCzy chcesz jeszcze sok?Do you want more juice?
- KrzysztofTak, poproszę sok jabłkowy.Yes, apple juice please.
- MałgorzataProszę, oto twój sok.Here, here is your juice.
- KrzysztofDziękuję ci bardzo.Thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “juice” translations and entries sok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
