baba

baba

"Baba" in Polish can mean "woman" (informal or pejorative), "old lady," or refer to a type of cake (e.g., "babka").

The word 'baba' is used to refer informally and sometimes affectionately to an older woman or grandmother-like figure.

Na wsi mieszkała stara baba, która znała wiele ludowych opowieści.

In the village lived an old woman who knew many folk tales.

Here, 'baba' denotes a type of baked dessert, specifically a bundt cake, showcasing its culinary usage.

Na podwieczorek zjedliśmy przepyszną babę z rodzynkami.

For afternoon tea, we ate a delicious bundt cake with raisins.

In this sentence, 'baba' captures a playful or slightly derogatory usage, often reflecting stereotypes or imaginative portrayals of women.

Chłopiec śmiał się, mówiąc, że widział babę na miotle.

The boy laughed, saying he saw a woman on a broomstick.