orzeszek ziemny
/ɔˈʐɛ.ʂɛk ˈʑɛm.nɘ/masculine
Peanut in Polish is expressed as orzeszek ziemny. Wiktionary also lists arachid and fistaszek.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| orzeszek ziemny | /ɔˈʐɛ.ʂɛk ˈʑɛm.nɘ/ | masculine |
| arachid | /aˈra.xit/ | masculine |
| fistaszek | /fisˈta.ʂɛk/ | masculine |
| orzech arachidowy | /ˈɔ.ʐɛx a.ra.xiˈdɔ.vɘ/ | masculine |
| orzech ziemny | /ˈɔ.ʐɛx ˈʑɛm.nɘ/ | masculine |
| żydek | /ˈʐɘ.dɛk/ | colloquial, masculine |
The terms for peanut refer to the legume that resembles a nut. You may also encounter terms related to its properties, such as orzechowy for nutty or masło orzechowe for peanut butter.
Which one should you use?
Orzech ziemny literally translates to ground nut. Orzech arachidowy and arachid are forms, while fistaszek is another way to refer to the nut. Żydek is a colloquial term.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Orzech ziemny is the formal term. Żydek is a colloquial term.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns. The adjective orzechowy means nutty.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of orzeszek ziemny is /ɔˈʐɛ.ʂɛk ˈʑɛm.nɘ/. The stress is on the second of five syllables.
Did you know?
- The colloquial term żydek is derived from the word for 'Jew' in Polish. It is now considered an outdated or offensive term by many speakers.
- The term fistaszek has a long journey, traveling from an Iranian language through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish before entering Polish via Russian.
- The word orzeszek is a diminutive of orzech. Using the diminutive form is common in Polish to make the object sound smaller or more appealing.
Examples in context
- Proszę podać miseczkę orzechów ziemnych.Please pass the bowl of peanuts.
Example conversation
Anna and Tomasz are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- AnnaTomaszu, co chcesz dodać do sałatki?Tomasz, what do you want to add to the salad?
- TomaszMyślę, że orzeszek ziemny będzie pasował.I think a peanut would fit.
- AnnaDobry pomysł, mamy je w szafce.Good idea, we have them in the cupboard.
- TomaszSuper, proszę podaj mi je.Great, please pass them to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries orzeszek ziemny, arachid, fistaszek, orzech arachidowy, orzech ziemny, żydek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arachid, arachidowy, fistaszek, orzech, orzech arachidowy, orzech ziemny, ziemny, CC BY-SA 4.0.
