kiełbasa
/kjɛwˈba.sa/feminine
The English phrase "kielbasa" is translated into Polish as kiełbasa.
kiełbasa refers to a type of Eastern European sausage. It is a feminine noun used to describe this meat product.
Meaning: Eastern European sausage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form for multiple sausages is kiełbasy. When the sausage is the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence "I am eating sausage", the form changes to the accusative case, kiełbasę.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjɛwˈba.sa/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish slang, the phrase zrobić z kogoś kiełbasę can be used to describe making a fool out of someone or manipulating them.
- During the Communist era in Poland, kiełbasa became a symbol of scarcity, leading to famous queues and the emergence of a thriving black market for high-quality varieties.
- In Poland, kiełbasa is frequently grilled over an open fire during forest trips, a custom so ingrained that specialized handheld grills are sold specifically for this purpose.
Examples in context
- Dzień dobry, proszę mi podać kiełbasę.Good day, please give me kielbasa.
- Chodźmy do sklepu i kupmy kiełbasę.Let’s go to the store and buy some kielbasa.
- Ta kiełbasa jest bardzo smaczna.This sausage is very tasty.
- Czy ta kiełbasa jest wiejska?Is this sausage traditional/country-style?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kielbasa” translations and entries kiełbasa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
