kwaśny
sour
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
ˈkfaɕnɨ
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Cultural Note
Sourness is a distinctive feature of Polish cuisine. Dishes like żurek (sour rye soup), kapusta kiszona (sauerkraut), and ogórki kiszone (pickled cucumbers) all rely on fermentation for their characteristic kwaśny flavour. The expression 'kwaśna mina' means a sour face/expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Te jabłka są bardzo kwaśne.
These apples are very sour.
Lubię kwaśny smak żurku.
I like the sour taste of żurek.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | kwaśne |
| feminine | kwaśna |
| masculine | kwaśny |
| plural_other | kwaśne |
| plural_masculine_personal | kwaśni |