kanapka
/kaˈnap.ka/feminine
The English word 'sandwich' is translated into Polish as kanapka.
In Polish, kanapka typically refers to an open-faced sandwich or slices of bread with toppings, rather than the American style of two slices of bread enclosing a filling.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is kanapka, but it changes to kanapkę when it is the direct object of a verb, such as in 'I am eating a sandwich' (Jem kanapkę). The plural form of kanapka is kanapki.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kaˈnap.ka/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word kanapka is built upon the root of the word kanapa, which actually means 'sofa' in Polish. While they sound similar, a 'sofa sandwich' is not a real thing.
- In many Polish households, a 'kanapka' is a staple of the 'drugie śniadanie', which literally translates to 'second breakfast'.
- While kanapka is the general term, Poles often use the word zapiekanka for a specific type of open-faced toasted baguette sold at street stalls.
Examples in context
- Ta kanapka jest dobra.This sandwich is good.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of a kanapka.Tatoeba #10592846 by polski_ren, translation #3635848 by CK
- „Gdzie moja kanapka?” „W kuchni.”"Where is my sandwich?" "It's in the kitchen."This sentence demonstrates a dialogue asking about the location of a kanapka.Tatoeba #5053980 by Hikaru, translation #1772562 by Amastan
- To moja kanapka.This is my sandwich.This sentence is used to identify the owner of a kanapka.Tatoeba #10592836 by polski_ren, translation #3135731 by Hybrid
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Tomasz are in the kitchen during a lunch break.
- KatarzynaCzy ta kanapka jest dla mnie?Is this sandwich for me?
- TomaszTak, Katarzyno, to twoja kanapka.Yes, Katarzyna, it is your sandwich.
- KatarzynaDziękuję, Tomasz.Thank you, Tomasz.
- TomaszNie ma za co.You are welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandwich” translations and entries kanapka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
