mleko
/ˈmlɛ.kɔ/neuter
Milk in Polish is mleko.
You may also encounter related verbs such as doić or wydoić, which mean to express milk from a mammal.
Meaning: liquid (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form mleczko is used affectionately or when talking to children.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
mleko is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈmlɛ.kɔ/.
Did you know?
- The word mleko shares a common ancestor with the English word 'milk' through the Proto-Slavic root *melkò, meaning both words descend from the same ancient linguistic source.
- The phrase mlekiem płynie is used to describe a place of extreme abundance and luxury, referencing the biblical 'land flowing with milk and honey'.
- While mleko refers to the drink, the Polish word for a 'milky' color is mleczny, which is also used to describe the 'milky way' galaxy Droga Mleczna.
Examples in context
- Czy oni piją mleko?Do they drink milk?This sentence shows how to ask if people drink mleko.Tatoeba #5974898 by stagos, translation #5974504 by CarpeLanam
- Lubię mleko i chleb.I like milk and bread.This sentence expresses a preference for both mleko and bread.Tatoeba #3009592 by jeedrek, translation #845339 by CK
- W lodówce jest mleko.There is milk in the refrigerator.This sentence indicates the presence of mleko in a refrigerator.Tatoeba #3430562 by konrad509, translation #885493 by CC
- Czy możesz przynieść mleczko z lodówki?Could you bring the milk from the fridge?
- 64 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Katarzyna are in the kitchen in the morning.
- TomaszKasiu, czy mamy w domu mleko?Kasia, do we have milk at home?
- KatarzynaTak, Tomasz, jest w lodówce.Yes, Tomasz, it is in the fridge.
- TomaszDobrze, zrobię sobie kawę.Good, I will make myself some coffee.
- KatarzynaTo świetnie, ja też chcę kawę.That's great, I want coffee too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milk” translations and entries mleko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mleko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
