Polish · Food & Drink
chleb
bread
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A staple baked food made from flour and water, central to Polish cuisine.
Example
Kupiłem świeży chleb w piekarni.
I bought fresh bread at the bakery.
Etymology
'Chleb' comes from the Proto-Slavic *chlebъ, a term widely used across Slavic languages for bread, representing a staple food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chleb' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in conversations about food and meals. It is widespread throughout Poland.