komosa ryżowa
/kɔˈmɔ.sa rɘˈʐɔ.va/feminine
In Polish, the word for quinoa is komosa ryżowa. Wiktionary also lists kwinoa.
Meaning: Chenopodium quinoa (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| komosa ryżowa | /kɔˈmɔ.sa rɘˈʐɔ.va/ | feminine |
| kwinoa | feminine |
The term refers to the plant and grain Chenopodium quinoa.
Which one should you use?
kwinoa is a common loanword used in everyday speech, while komosa ryżowa is a more technical or descriptive term. Kinoa is also used as a formal way to refer to the grain.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase komosa ryżowa in the genitive case (for example, when saying 'of quinoa'), it changes to komosy ryżowej.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔˈmɔ.sa rɘˈʐɔ.va/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Polish name komosa ryżowa describes the plant as a 'rice goosefoot'.
- The term 'komosa' is a distinct word in Polish that can also refer to a specific type of tuft or 'clump' of hair or vegetation.
- In Polish, the term ryżowa is used as a descriptor for quinoa because the grain looks and behaves like 'rice' when cooked, despite being a seed.
Examples in context
- Komosa ryżowa jest bardzo zdrowa.Quinoa is very healthy.
- Ta komosa ryżowa ma delikatny smak.This quinoa has a delicate taste.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quinoa” translations and entries komosa ryżowa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries komosa, komosa ryżowa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
