pączek
doughnut
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
ˈpɔnt͡ʂɛk
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Cultural Note
Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday) is a beloved Polish tradition where millions of pączki are consumed nationwide. They are traditionally filled with rose hip jam (marmolada z róży). It is said that refusing a pączek on this day brings bad luck.
📝 Example Sentences
W tłusty czwartek wszyscy jedzą pączki.
On Fat Thursday everyone eats doughnuts.
Kupiłem ci pączka z różą.
I bought you a doughnut with rose jam.