pora na przekąskę
The Polish phrase for snack time is pora na przekąskę.
This phrase is used to denote a specific period or scheduled moment for eating a light meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pora (time/season), na (for) and przekąskę (snack).
Which one should you use?
The phrase czas na przekąskę is a common alternative that uses czas (time) instead of pora (time/season/period).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase from a single snack to multiple snacks, change the noun to its plural accusative form przekąski.
Did you know?
- While przekąska means 'snack', the verb przekąsać originally meant 'to bite through' or 'to nip'. This suggests that a snack is something you quickly bite off between larger meals.
- Polish distinguishes between pora and czas for 'time', where pora usually refers to a specific, appropriate moment for an activity like eating.
- The word pora in pora na przekąskę is the same word used to describe the 'season' of the year, such as 'springtime' or 'autumn'.
Examples in context
- Czy możemy zrobić przerwę na przekąskę?Can we take a break for snack time?
- Poczekaj kilka minut, zaraz będzie czas na szybką przekąskę.Wait a few minutes, snack time will be here soon.
- To jest idealna pora na przekąskę.It is the perfect time for a snack.
- Czy jest już pora na przekąskę?Is it snack time already?
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat in the afternoon.
- MałgorzataKrzysztofie, myślę, że to już pora na przekąskę.Krzysztof, I think it's already snack time.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, jestem bardzo głodny.You're right, I'm very hungry.
- MałgorzataZrobimy jakieś kanapki czy owoce?Shall we make some sandwiches or fruit?
- KrzysztofOwoce będą świetne.Fruit would be great.
