Polish · Food & Drink
ryba
fish
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An aquatic animal used as food.
Example
W piątek jemy rybę.
On Fridays we eat fish.
Etymology
'Ryba' comes from the Proto-Slavic *ryba, which also means fish. Over time, the word has maintained its form and meaning through the evolution of the Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ryba' is widely used in conversational Polish, particularly in culinary contexts. It appears in informal settings, though it can also be used in formal contexts when discussing cuisine.