Signification
A chilled beverage.
Contexte culturel
Traditional 'Kompot' is the quintessential Polish cold drink, often served at family dinners. There is a cultural myth that very cold drinks cause sore throats, so some may prefer 'chłodny' over 'zimny'. In summer, 'kawa mrożona' (iced coffee) is a very popular type of zimny napój in cities like Warsaw and Kraków. Gas stations (like Orlen or Żabka) are the most common places to find a wide variety of 'zimne napoje' on the go.
Ordering like a local
Always use 'Poproszę' followed by the phrase for a polite interaction.
The 'Angina' Myth
Don't be surprised if older Poles warn you about drinking things too cold!
Signification
A chilled beverage.
Ordering like a local
Always use 'Poproszę' followed by the phrase for a polite interaction.
The 'Angina' Myth
Don't be surprised if older Poles warn you about drinking things too cold!
Plural Power
Learn 'zimne napoje' early; it's what you'll see on 90% of restaurant menus.
Kompot is King
If a Polish grandma offers you a 'zimny napój', it's probably homemade kompot. Say yes!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct adjective ending.
Poproszę zimn__ napój.
'Napój' is masculine singular, so 'zimny' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most polite way to order in a cafe?
How do you ask for a cold drink?
'Poproszę' is the standard polite way to order in Poland.
Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This tests your knowledge of gender and number agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
Kelner: Co podać? Klient: ________ zimny napój.
You use 'Poproszę' when requesting something from a waiter.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Temperature Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPoproszę zimn__ napój.
'Napój' is masculine singular, so 'zimny' is the correct form.
How do you ask for a cold drink?
'Poproszę' is the standard polite way to order in Poland.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your knowledge of gender and number agreement.
Kelner: Co podać? Klient: ________ zimny napój.
You use 'Poproszę' when requesting something from a waiter.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. People say 'zimna woda' for water and 'zimny napój' for flavored drinks like juice or soda.
Technically yes, but socially it's called 'zimne piwo'.
Use 'Poproszę zimny napój'.
The plural is 'zimne napoje'.
Yes, but 'kawa mrożona' is more specific and common.
'Zimny' is colder. 'Chłodny' is more like 'cool'.
Due to a traditional belief that very cold drinks cause throat infections.
It's a carbonated or fizzy cold drink.
No, it should be 'zimne picie' because 'picie' is neuter.
It's neutral. It's used in both casual and formal settings.
Expressions liées
Zimna woda
similarCold water
Gorący napój
contrastHot drink
Napój gazowany
specialized formCarbonated drink
Coś do picia
synonymSomething to drink
