pomarańcza
/pɔ.maˈraɲ.t͡ʂa/feminine
The English word orange translates to Polish as pomarańcza for the fruit. Wiktionary also lists pomarańcz.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pomarańcza | /pɔ.maˈraɲ.t͡ʂa/ | feminine |
| pomarańcz | /pɔˈma.raɲt͡ʂ/ | masculine |
In Polish, the word for the fruit can be used as a noun. The related adjective pomarańczowy is used to describe things having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree. The word Orange is also used as a name for a city in France.
Which one should you use?
The feminine form pomarańcza refers to the fruit, whereas the masculine form pomarańcz refers to the colour orange.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of the fruit pomarańcza is pomarańczy.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable. The IPA is /pɔ.maˈraɲ.tʂa/.
Did you know?
- The Italian root pomo inside pomarańcza originally meant 'apple' or 'fruit' in a general sense.
- While 'pomarańcza' is the fruit, the word 'oranżada' refers to a popular, fizzy orange-flavored soda. It is a common sight in Polish kiosks and cafes.
Examples in context
- Na stole jest pomarańcza.There is an orange on the table.This sentence is useful for noting the location of a pomarańcza.Tatoeba #358032 by zipangu, translation #39619 by CK
- Mogę zjeść tę pomarańczę?Can I eat this orange?This sentence shows a way to use the form pomarańcz in a question.Tatoeba #6682427 by juu_ichi, translation #896172 by pauldhunt
- Pomarańcza spadła z lady.The orange fell off the counter.This sentence shows the movement of a pomarańcza.Tatoeba #10602843 by polski_ren, translation #9250441 by CK
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Example conversation
Agnieszka and Tomasz are in the kitchen together.
- AgnieszkaCzy ta pomarańcza jest słodka?Is this orange sweet?
- TomaszTak, jest bardzo dobra.Yes, it is very good.
- AgnieszkaDaj mi proszę kawałek.Please give me a piece.
- TomaszOczywiście, Agnieszko.Of course, Agnieszka.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange” translations and entries pomarańcza, pomarańcz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pomarańcz, pomarańcza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
