Polish · Food & Drink
sól
salt
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A white crystalline mineral used to season food.
Example
Podaj mi sól, proszę.
Pass me the salt, please.
Etymology
'Sól' comes from the Proto-Slavic *solь, referring to salt. This term has withstood the test of time and is found in many Slavic languages today.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sól' is used in both formal and informal Polish, particularly in culinary discussions and health contexts. It is commonly understood in both spoken and written forms.