Polish · Food & Drink
obiad
dinner / lunch
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The main hot meal of the day, typically eaten around midday in Poland.
Example
Obiad jest gotowy, chodźcie jeść.
Dinner is ready, come and eat.
Etymology
'Obiad' comes from the Middle Polish term 'obiad', which originally meant 'non-fasting meal'. It is linked to the Latin 'obedere', meaning to eat.
How & Where It’s Used
'Obiad' refers to the main meal of the day and is commonly used in both written and spoken Polish. It is associated with family gatherings and social events, typically eaten in the afternoon.