Polish · Food & Drink
zupa
soup
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A liquid dish made by boiling ingredients in water or stock.
Example
Rosół to polska zupa na niedzielę.
Chicken broth is a Polish Sunday soup.
Etymology
'Zupa' is derived from the Old Polish word 'zupa', which referred to a type of broth or soup; it is believed to have roots in the Proto-Slavic *zupa, denoting a liquid food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zupa' is a common term in everyday speech in Poland, especially during meals. It is used in both formal recipes and informal conversation, primarily in the context of home cooking.