Which one should you use?
The different forms of the word are determined by the gender of the noun they describe: słodki is the masculine form, słodka is the feminine form and słodkie is the neuter form. While słodki refers to both taste and personality, the word cukrowy (sugary) is used only for physical sugar content.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on gender and number: słodki is the singular masculine form, słodka is the singular feminine form and słodkie is the singular neuter form. The masculine personal plural form is słodcy. Additionally, the diminutive form słodziutkie can be used. If you want to describe an action, use the adverb słodko.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈswɔt.ki/', 'syllables': 2, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 2'}
Did you know?
- While słodki describes a sweet taste, the Polish word for 'sweetheart' or 'darling' is słoneczko, which literally means 'little sun'.
- The word słodki is the root for the verb słodzić, which means both 'to sweeten' and 'to flatter someone'.
- The root of słodki is shared with the Polish word słód, which refers to malt used in brewing beer and making spirits.
Examples in context
- Tom to słodki facet.Tom is a sweet guy.This sentence shows how słodki can describe a person's personality.Tatoeba #5437549 by pixelka, translation #5436765 by CK
- To ciasto jest słodkie.This cake is sweet.This sentence uses słodki to describe the taste of a cake.Tatoeba #362954 by zipangu, translation #61167 by CM
- To jabłko ma słodki smak.The apple tastes sweet.This sentence uses słodki to describe the taste of an apple.Tatoeba #1131016 by hebrajska, translation #49728 by alpucca
- To jest słodka czekolada.This is sweet chocolate.
- Twój gest jest uroczy.Your gesture is sweet.
- Jesteś taki słodziak!You are so sweet!
- Twój gest był bardzo miły.Your gesture was very sweet.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Paweł are tasting a homemade dessert.
- MałgorzataCzy ten deser jest słodki?Is this dessert sweet?
- PawełTak, ten krem jest bardzo słodki.Yes, this cream is very sweet.
- MałgorzataDla mnie jest idealny.It is perfect for me.
- PawełCieszę się, że ci smakuje.I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweet” translations and entries słodki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries słodki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
