pora na obiad
/ˈpɔ.ra ˈna ˈɔ.bjat/word by word
The English phrase "lunch time" is translated into Polish as pora na obiad.
pora na obiad is used to indicate the time of day when people usually eat their midday meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pora (time/season), na (for) and obiad (lunch/midday meal).
Which one should you use?
In Polish, obiad specifically refers to the main midday meal, which is distinct from śniadanie (breakfast) or kolacja (supper/dinner).
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the first of 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- While obiad is the midday meal, in many traditional Polish households it is actually served in the late afternoon, often between 3 pm and 5 pm.
- In a restaurant, if you ask for obiad, you will likely be served a multi-course meal including a soup, rather than a simple sandwich or salad.
- The word obiad is built from the Proto-Slavic root for 'to eat', making the word for 'midday meal' a literal derivation of the act of eating itself.
Examples in context
- Czas na jedzonko!Time for some food!
- Czy to dobra pora na obiad?Is this a good time for lunch?
Example conversation
At home in the afternoon.
- TomaszAnna, czy to już pora na obiad?Anna, is it lunch time already?
- AnnaTak, Tomasz, jedzenie jest gotowe.Yes, Tomasz, the food is ready.
- TomaszŚwietnie, idę do kuchni.Great, I am going to the kitchen.
- AnnaCzekam na ciebie przy stole.I am waiting for you at the table.
