makaron
/maˈka.rɔn/
The Polish word for noodles is makaron.
makaron is the term used for noodles.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun makaron is masculine. It takes the genitive form makaronu when used to indicate quantity or when following certain prepositions. When you want to say "with noodles" using the preposition z, you should use the instrumental form makaronem.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. In IPA, it is pronounced /maˈka.rɔn/.
Did you know?
- The Ancient Greek root of makaron, makários, originally meant 'blessed' or 'happy', suggesting that these noodles were seen as a divine or joyful food.
- In Poland, makaron is often served as a sweet dish with poppy seeds, sugar, and butter, rather than always being a savory meal with sauce.
- While makaron covers all pasta, Poles distinguish traditional home-made noodles as kluski, which can be made from flour or potatoes.
Examples in context
- Jem makaron.I am eating noodles.This sentence is useful for saying that you are eating makaron.Tatoeba #10570088 by tokzyk, translation #486974 by human600
- Jedz makaron.Eat noodles.This sentence is useful for giving a command to eat makaron.Tatoeba #12359711 by arie, translation #1242070 by eastasiastudent
- Czy mogę prosić makaron na obiad?May I have noodles for lunch, please?
- Kupiłem jakieś ciekawe makarony na kolację.I bought some interesting noodles for dinner.
- 1 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner at home.
- PawełCzy masz w szafce makaron?Do you have noodles in the cupboard?
- AnnaTak, mam pełną paczkę.Yes, I have a full pack.
- PawełTo świetnie, ugotuję go dzisiaj.That's great, I will cook it today.
- AnnaZrób go z masłem, Paweł.Make it with butter, Paweł.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry makaron, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries makaron, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
