homar
/ˈxɔ.mar/masculine
The Polish word for lobster is homar.
Homar refers to the crustacean lobster.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. The plural form is homary. When the lobster is the direct object of a verb such as 'to eat' (jeść), the form changes to homara.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈxɔ.mar/.
Did you know?
- Polish has a specific word for a lobster's claw, szczypce, which also means 'pliers' or 'tongs' in a general hardware context.
- The Polish word homar is a direct loan from the French word homard.
- In Polish culture, the rak is a traditional delicacy in some rural regions, whereas homar is viewed as an exotic, high-end import.
Examples in context
- Na festiwalu zjadłem homara.I ate lobster at the festival.This sentence is useful for describing eating homar at a festival.Tatoeba #12053429 by jimbojim, translation #9776965 by DJ_Saidez
- Czy pójdziesz ze mną zjeść homara?Would you like to go eat lobster with me?
- Dzisiaj na obiad ugotuję dla ciebie malutkiego homarka.Today, I'll cook a little lobster for you for lunch.
- Ten homar jest bardzo świeży.This lobster is very fresh.
- W menu jest grillowany homar.There is grilled lobster on the menu.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at a restaurant menu.
- KrzysztofPopatrz, tutaj mają homara.Look, they have lobster here.
- AgnieszkaNaprawdę? Czy chcesz go zamówić?Really? Do you want to order it?
- KrzysztofTak, bardzo lubię homara.Yes, I like lobster very much.
- AgnieszkaDobrze, zamówmy go razem.Okay, let's order it together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lobster” translations and entries homar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries homar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
