słód
/ˈswut/masculine
The English word "malt" is translated into Polish as słód.
The word słód refers to the noun for sprouted grain used in brewing.
Meaning: sprouted grain used in brewing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈswut/.
Did you know?
- In Polish, you will find ekstrakt słodowy used not just in brewing, but as a common ingredient in traditional Polish baby porridges to provide nutrients.
- The word słód shares its deep linguistic roots with the English word 'sweet', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'sweetness'.
- Polish cuisine features zakwas, a fermented liquid that can be made from słód to create traditional rye sourdoughs or probiotic drinks.
Examples in context
- Proszę podać piwo z dodatkiem słodu.Please serve a beer with malt.
- Czy słód jest używany do produkcji wódki?Is malt used in the production of vodka?
- Ten słód jest idealny do piwa.This malt is perfect for beer.
- Czy ten słód ma przyjemny zapach?Does this malt have a pleasant smell?
Example conversation
Piotr and Małgorzata are checking supplies in a small brewery.
- PiotrMałgorzato, czy mamy jeszcze nowy słód?Małgorzata, do we still have the new malt?
- MałgorzataTak, Piotrze, właśnie go dostaliśmy.Yes, Piotr, we just received it.
- PiotrTo świetnie, bo potrzebuję go do kolejnej partii.That is great, because I need it for the next batch.
- MałgorzataZatem możesz go teraz rozładować.Then you can unload it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “malt” translations and entries słód, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries słód, CC BY-SA 4.0.
