tost
/ˈtɔst/masculine
In Polish, toast can be translated as tost or grzanka for toasted bread.
Meaning: toasted bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tost | /ˈtɔst/ | masculine |
| grzanka | /ˈɡʐan.ka/ | feminine |
The words refer to bread that has been browned by heat. While both terms mean toast, they are used in different contexts. You may also encounter the related verbs wznosić toast or wznieść toast, which mean to make a toast (a salutation) and opiekać or opiec, which mean to lightly brown something over a fire.
Which one should you use?
tost is a masculine noun often used to refer to specific prepared items, such as a tost francuski (French toast) or a toasted sandwich. In contrast, grzanka is a feminine noun that serves as the more traditional and general term for any piece of browned bread.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine tost is tosty, while the plural form of the feminine grzanka is grzanki.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɔst/
Did you know?
- In Poland, a tost often refers specifically to a grilled sandwich with melted cheese and ham, rather than just a slice of browned bread.
- In traditional Polish cuisine, grzanki are frequently served as a garnish in garlic butter for soups, whereas tosty are rarely used this way.
- The word tost is a direct loanword from English, meaning it entered the Polish language as a modern import rather than evolving from native Slavic roots.
Examples in context
- Tom robi tosty francuskie.Tom is making some french toast.This sentence shows how to use the word tost when talking about French toast.Tatoeba #10548498 by Shounen, translation #10548332 by CK
- Chcę jedynie kubka kawy i kawałka tosta.All I want is a cup of coffee and a piece of toast.This sentence demonstrates requesting a piece of tost along with coffee.Tatoeba #3936235 by jeedrek, translation #2033967 by CK
- Nie przypal tosta.Don't burn the toast.This sentence provides an example of using tost when warning someone not to burn the bread.Tatoeba #14034484 by polski_ren, translation #13625722 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr and Małgorzata are having breakfast in their kitchen.
- PiotrMałgorzato, czy chcesz ten tost?Małgorzata, do you want this toast?
- MałgorzataTak, dziękuję, Piotr. Jest pyszny.Yes, thank you, Piotr. It is delicious.
- PiotrCieszę się, że ci smakuje.I am glad that you like it.
- MałgorzataTo był bardzo dobry pomysł na śniadanie.It was a very good idea for breakfast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toast” translations and entries tost, grzanka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grzanka, tost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
