mieszać
to stir / to mix
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈmjɛʂat͡ɕ
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Cultural Note
In Polish cooking, constant stirring is essential for dishes like żurek and bigos. The word 'mieszać' also means 'to interfere' or 'to confuse,' so 'nie mieszaj!' can mean both 'stop stirring!' and 'don't meddle!'
📝 Example Sentences
Mieszaj zupę, żeby się nie przypaliła.
Stir the soup so it doesn't burn.
Trzeba dobrze wymieszać ciasto.
You need to mix the dough well.