sztućce
/ˈʂtut͡ɕ.t͡sɛ/
In Polish, the English term silverware is translated as sztućce.
sztućce refers to knives, forks and spoons. Note that the related term naczynia is broader, as it includes dishes and plates.
Meaning: (US) knives, forks and spoons (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈʂtutɕ.tsɛ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Although sztućce means cutlery, the root of the word is related to the old Polish word for 'tools' or 'implements', rather than 'silver'.
- The word sztućce is a plural-only noun, meaning it has no singular form in common usage. You cannot have a 'single sztuciec' in standard conversational Polish.
- Polish has a specific word, sztućce kawiarniane, to describe the smaller, specialized 'coffee cutlery' used for desserts and cakes.
Examples in context
- Mogę prosić o sztućce?Can I have some silverware, please?
- Gdzie są sztućce?Where is the silverware?
- Muszę kupić nowe sztućce.I need to buy new silverware.
- Czy te sztućce są czyste?Is this silverware clean?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sztućce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
