Signification
A meal eaten in a hurry.
Contexte culturel
The 'Bar Mleczny' (Milk Bar) is the ultimate destination for a 'szybki obiad'. These are government-subsidized cafeterias serving traditional food fast and cheap. In big cities like Warsaw, 'szybki obiad' is often replaced by the English word 'lunch', but only in office settings. At home, it remains 'obiad'. For older generations, 'szybki obiad' might be seen as a sign of being too busy for family, which is highly valued. Young Poles often use 'szybki obiad' to describe healthy 'meal prep' they do for the week.
Case Consistency
Remember that 'obiad' is masculine. If you change the case, the adjective must follow: 'szybkiego obiadu' (Genitive).
The Soup Rule
If you say 'szybki obiad', people assume you are skipping the soup course.
Signification
A meal eaten in a hurry.
Case Consistency
Remember that 'obiad' is masculine. If you change the case, the adjective must follow: 'szybkiego obiadu' (Genitive).
The Soup Rule
If you say 'szybki obiad', people assume you are skipping the soup course.
Ordering
In a restaurant, saying 'Zależy mi na szybkim obiedzie' tells the waiter you are in a hurry without being rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'szybki'.
Jem ______ obiad w pracy.
'Obiad' is masculine, so we use 'szybki'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a busy person?
I have no time, I'm eating a quick lunch.
The context of 'no time' matches 'quick lunch'.
Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Chcesz iść do restauracji? B: Nie, mam tylko 15 minut, zjem ______.
15 minutes is only enough for a 'szybki obiad'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What counts as a Szybki Obiad?
Home
- • Makaron
- • Jajecznica
- • Sałatka
Out
- • Bar Mleczny
- • Kebab
- • Zapiekanka
Work
- • Catering
- • Lunch box
- • Kanapka
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJem ______ obiad w pracy.
'Obiad' is masculine, so we use 'szybki'.
I have no time, I'm eating a quick lunch.
The context of 'no time' matches 'quick lunch'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Chcesz iść do restauracji? B: Nie, mam tylko 15 minut, zjem ______.
15 minutes is only enough for a 'szybki obiad'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it specifically refers to the main meal of the day, usually eaten between 1 PM and 5 PM.
Yes, if the sandwich is your main meal for the day, you can call it a 'szybki obiad', though it's less common than a warm meal.
Use 'szybki' (adjective) to describe the meal. Use 'szybko' (adverb) to describe how you are eating.
Be careful. Telling a host you want a 'szybki obiad' might imply you want to leave their house as soon as possible.
Usually pasta with a simple sauce, pierogi, or a 'zapiekanka' (open-faced toasted sandwich).
Yes! That means 'quick supper/dinner' (the evening meal).
You say: 'Szukam pomysłu na szybki obiad'.
Not exactly. 'Obiad' is traditionally larger and eaten slightly later than a typical 12 PM lunch.
Then it's a 'szybka kolacja', not an 'obiad'.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation except the most formal ceremonies.
Expressions liées
obiad na szybko
synonymA meal on the fly
danie gotowe
similarReady-made meal
przekąska
contrastA snack
uroczysty obiad
contrastA festive/formal dinner
obiad dwudaniowy
builds onTwo-course dinner
