truskawka
/trusˈkaf.ka/feminine
The Polish word for strawberry is truskawka. If unsure, use truskawka. Wiktionary also lists poziomka.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| truskawka | /trusˈkaf.ka/ | feminine |
| poziomka | /pɔˈʑɔm.ka/ | feminine |
truskawka refers to the common garden strawberry. You can also use the adjective truskawkowy to describe something that is strawberry-flavored or strawberry-colored, such as kolor truskawkowy (strawberry color).
Which one should you use?
truskawka refers to the standard garden strawberry, whereas poziomka refers to the smaller wild strawberry or mock strawberry.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of truskawka is truskawki. Both the noun and its diminutive are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /trusˈkaf.ka/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word poziomka contains the Polish word ziemia, which means 'earth' or 'ground', hinting at its nature as a plant that grows close to the soil.
- The word truskawka is an ancient term, descending from a Proto-Slavic word used by tribes long before the modern Polish state existed.
- The adjective truskawkowy is frequently used in Polish to describe a specific, soft shade of pink or red in the fashion industry.
Examples in context
- Truskawka nie jest smaczniejsza od banana.A strawberry is not tastier than a banana.This sentence compares the taste of a truskawka to a banana.Tatoeba #11699524 by carlosalberto, translation #11699505 by carlosalberto
- Przepraszam, czy mogę prosić o truskawkę?Excuse me, may I have a strawberry, please?
- Czy masz ochotę na truskaweczkę?Do you feel like having a strawberry?
- Ta truskawka jest bardzo słodka.This strawberry is very sweet.
- Czy ta truskawka jest świeża?Is this strawberry fresh?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations and entries truskawka, poziomka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries poziomka, truskawka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
