How to Say “Snack” in Polish

przekąska
/pʂɛˈkɔw̃s.ka/feminine
The Polish word for snack is przekąska.
przekąska is the standard term for an item of food eaten between meals. While the singular form refers to a single snack, the plural form przekąski is frequently used when talking about a variety of finger foods or appetizers, such as those served at a party.
Meaning: an item of food eaten between meals (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is formed from the verb kąsać (to bite) with the prefix prze- (across/through), literally suggesting something that involves a quick bite.

How does it change in a sentence?

przekąska is a feminine noun. The plural form is przekąski. When you are eating a snack, use the accusative form przekąskę with the verb jeść (to eat).

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /pʂɛˈkɔw̃s.ka/.

Did you know?

  • The root verb kąsać means 'to bite' and is used both for eating a snack and for an animal or insect biting someone.
  • While przekąska is the standard term, Poles often use the word podjadać to describe the act of snacking or 'picking' at food throughout the day.
  • The Polish word kąsać shares a distant Proto-Indo-European ancestor with the English word 'bite', showing a prehistoric link between the two languages.

Examples in context

  • Czy mogę prosić o przekąskę?
    Can I have a snack, please?
  • Czy mają państwo jakieś przekąski?
    Do you have any snacks?
  • Idę do sklepu po przekąski.
    I'm going to the store for snacks.
  • Czy możesz polecić jakieś smaczne przekąski?
    Can you recommend any delicious snacks?
  • Gdzie mogę znaleźć lokalne przekąski w tej okolicy?
    Where can I find local snacks in this area?
  • Jaki jest najlepszy sposób na zrobienie przekąsek?
    What is the best way to make snacks?
  • Chciałbym spróbować tradycyjnych przekąsek. Czy możesz mi polecić jakieś?
    I would like to try traditional snacks. Can you recommend me any?
  • Ta przekąska jest bardzo smaczna.
    This snack is very tasty.
  • Czy ta przekąska jest zdrowa?
    Is this snack healthy?

Example conversation

Piotr and Agnieszka are at a party.

  1. Piotr

    Która przekąska smakuje najlepiej?
    Which snack tastes the best?
  2. Agnieszka

    Myślę, że te koreczki są świetne.
    I think these appetizers are great.
  3. Piotr

    Zjem jeszcze jedną przekąskę.
    I will eat one more snack.
  4. Agnieszka

    Pomogę ci je zjeść, Piotrze.
    I will help you eat them, Piotr.

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