Polish Word · Intermediate
calak
whole cigarette
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡sa.lak/
Meaning
whole cigarette; unsmoked cigarette
Example
Zniszczone ręce i krojone na pół papierosy. - Jakbym palił po calaku, to już bym nie miał ramki, a tak to na cały dzień wystarcza.
Ruined hands and cigarettes cut in half. - If I smoked a whole cigarette, I would no longer have a frame, but as it is, it is enough for the whole day.
Practice tips
- Practice calak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish word is for intermediate-level learners.