ciastko
biscuit / cookie / small pastry
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈt͡ɕastkɔ
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Cultural Note
Polish ciastka (plural) are an essential part of the coffee and tea ritual. Offering homemade ciastka to guests is a point of pride. Popular varieties include maślane (butter cookies), pierniczki (gingerbread), and rurki z kremem (cream horns).
📝 Example Sentences
Upiekłam ciastka na popołudniową kawę.
I baked biscuits for afternoon coffee.
Weź ciastko — są domowej roboty.
Have a biscuit — they're homemade.