ostry
spicy / sharp
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
ˈɔstrɨ
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Cultural Note
Traditional Polish cuisine is not known for being spicy, so when Poles say something is 'ostre,' it may not be very hot by international standards. The word also means 'sharp' (e.g., 'ostry nóż' = a sharp knife) and 'intense' in general.
📝 Example Sentences
To danie jest za ostre dla mnie.
This dish is too spicy for me.
Czy lubisz ostre jedzenie?
Do you like spicy food?
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | ostre |
| feminine | ostra |
| masculine | ostry |
| plural_other | ostre |
| plural_masculine_personal | ostrzy |