Polish · Food & Drink
"Rice" in Polish: ryż
ryż
Rice in Polish is ryż, a masculine noun. Gotowany ryż is cooked rice; poproszę ryż asks for rice as part of a meal.
A simple sentence
Ryż jest gotowy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ryż
Say it
rihsh
/rɨʂ/
Ryż is one syllable with the Polish y vowel. Final ż is devoiced to an sh-like sound; keep the dot in writing.
"Rice" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ryż | rice Dictionary noun. | Dictionary noun. |
| gotowany ryż | cooked rice Describes rice after cooking. | Describes rice after cooking. |
| ryżu | of rice / rice after some expressions Genitive singular. | Genitive singular. |
How to use ryż in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Ryż jest gotowy.
The rice is ready.
Gotowy agrees with masculine ryż.
- 2An everyday situation
Poproszę ryż z warzywami.
Rice with vegetables, please.
The accusative of this inanimate masculine noun is unchanged.
- 3A useful question
Nie ma ryżu.
There is no rice.
Use the genitive after nie ma.
Mistakes English speakers make with ryż
Incorrect: Ryż jest gotowa.
Correct: Ryż jest gotowy.
The adjective is masculine.
Incorrect: Nie ma ryż.
Correct: Nie ma ryżu.
Negated existence requires genitive ryżu.
Good to know
Ryż is the broad word for the grain, whether cooked or uncooked. Add an adjective or dish name when you need to specify the preparation.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Choose a side dish
Partner
Ziemniaki czy ryż?
Potatoes or rice?
You
Poproszę ryż.
Rice, please.
Partner
Ryż z warzywami?
Rice with vegetables?
You
Tak, dziękuję.
Yes, thank you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rice" in Polish
Is ryż masculine?
Yes. It uses masculine agreement: gotowany ryż, cooked rice.
Does ryż change after poproszę?
Its accusative singular is ryż, unchanged from the dictionary form.
Why is it ryżu after nie ma?
Ryżu is the genitive singular required by this negative existence construction.
How do I say cooked rice?
Gotowany ryż is the ordinary descriptive phrase.
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