nalewka
fruit liqueur / tincture
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
naˈlɛfka
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Cultural Note
Making nalewki at home is a cherished Polish tradition. Fruits, herbs, or honey are macerated in vodka or spirit for months to create complex, flavourful liqueurs. Popular varieties include wiśniówka (cherry), pigwówka (quince), and orzechówka (walnut). Offering homemade nalewka to guests is a mark of hospitality.
📝 Example Sentences
Tata robi nalewkę wiśniową co roku.
Dad makes cherry liqueur every year.
Spróbuj mojej domowej nalewki.
Try my homemade fruit liqueur.