gorzki
bitter
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
ˈgɔʂki
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Cultural Note
The word 'gorzki' connects to the wedding tradition of shouting 'Gorzko!' It also appears in the name of the herbal liqueur 'Żołądkowa Gorzka,' a popular Polish digestif. Metaphorically, 'gorzka prawda' means 'bitter truth.'
📝 Example Sentences
Ta czekolada jest gorzka, ale bardzo dobra.
This chocolate is bitter, but very good.
Gorzka kawa bez cukru — tak ją lubię.
Bitter coffee without sugar — that's how I like it.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | gorzkie |
| feminine | gorzka |
| masculine | gorzki |
| plural_other | gorzkie |
| plural_masculine_personal | gorzcy |