srebro
/ˈsrɛ.brɔ/neuter
The Polish word for silver is srebro.
srebro refers to the chemical element and metal. Related adjectives include srebrny, which means both having a silver color and being made from silver.
Meaning: metal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While srebrny describes the color or material, the word srebrzysty is specifically used to describe a shimmering or lustrous silvery appearance.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun srebro changes to srebra in the genitive case. This form is used to indicate possession, partitive amounts or after many prepositions.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable: /ˈsrɛ.brɔ/.
Did you know?
- In Polish folklore, srebro is often associated with purity and protection, and traditionally, silver jewelry was believed to ward off the 'evil eye'.
- The Polish expression srebrne języki describes people who are silver-tongued or exceptionally persuasive speakers.
- The modern word srebro evolved from the Old Polish form śrzebro, which featured a different initial consonant sound.
Examples in context
- Umiesz odróżnić srebro od blachy?Can you tell silver and tin apart?This sentence is useful for practicing the distinction between srebro and other metals.Tatoeba #922423 by zipangu, translation #387418 by CM
- Srebro jest dużo tańsze od złota.Silver is much less expensive than gold.This sentence compares the cost of srebro to gold.Tatoeba #13621690 by majabezjaja, translation #13621561 by araneo
- Miedź i srebro są obydwa metalami.Copper and silver are both metals.This sentence identifies srebro as a metal alongside copper.Tatoeba #2921116 by Chemiczny_Bogdan, translation #280505 by CK
- Przedstawiamy naszą piękną kolekcję srebra.We present our beautiful collection of silver.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A jeweler's shop where a customer is looking at rings.
- MałgorzataCzy to srebro jest najwyższej próby?Is this silver of the highest purity?
- PawełTak, to czyste srebro.Yes, it is pure silver.
- MałgorzataChciałabym kupić ten pierścionek.I would like to buy this ring.
- PawełBardzo dobry wybór, pani Małgorzato.A very good choice, Ms. Małgorzata.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “silver” translations and entries srebro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries srebro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
