ogórek kiszony
/ɔˈɡu.rɛk kiˈʂɔ.nɘ/
In Polish, the word for pickle is ogórek kiszony. Wiktionary also lists ogórek w occie.
Meaning: preserved cucumber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ogórek kiszony | /ɔˈɡu.rɛk kiˈʂɔ.nɘ/ | |
| ogórek w occie | masculine |
The term refers to a preserved cucumber.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ogórek kiszony literally means 'cucumber fermented/pickled'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔˈɡu.rɛk kiˈʂɔ.nɘ/. The word has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The juice from ogórki kiszone is often drunk as a health tonic or used as a traditional remedy for hangovers.
- The word ogórek traces its roots back to the Byzantine Greek word ἀγγούριον, meaning 'cucumber'.
- There is a sharp cultural distinction between ogórek kiszony (fermented) and ogórek konserwowy (pickled in vinegar), which are not interchangeable in Polish cuisine.
Examples in context
- Czy wiesz, że jeśli podłączysz ogórek kiszony do gniazdka elektrycznego, zacznie świecić i brzęczeć?Did you know that if you plug a pickle into an electrical outlet, it glows and makes buzzing noises?This sentence illustrates the use of ogórek kiszony in a playful context.Tatoeba #11275587 by hecko, translation #897282 by Zifre
- Pani, czy mogę dodać ogórki kiszone do zamówienia?Ma'am, can I add pickles to the order?
- Lubię jeść ogórek kiszony do obiadu.I like to eat a pickle with dinner.
- Czy ten ogórek kiszony jest kwaśny?Is this pickle sour?
Example conversation
Tomasz and Anna are preparing a sandwich in the kitchen.
- TomaszAnno, czy chcesz ogórek kiszony do kanapki?Anna, do you want a pickled cucumber for your sandwich?
- AnnaTak, poproszę dwa plasterki.Yes, two slices please.
- TomaszOto twój ogórek kiszony.Here is your pickled cucumber.
- AnnaDziękuję, Tomaszu!Thank you, Tomasz!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pickle” translations and entries ogórek kiszony, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ogórek, ogórek kiszony, w, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
