How to pronounce Sękacz

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsɛŋkat͡ʂ/. In plain English letters that is SENG-kahtch, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Olaf, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Sękacz?

Sękacz is a dessert of Poland. Where it comes from: Suwałki region (Podlasie). People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are egg, wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Sękacz comes from

Sękacz is one of 32 signature dishes of Poland on this map. See all dishes from Podlaskie Voivodeship.

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• Kiszka ziemniaczana · Main dish · Podlasie

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  Pierekaczewnik is the festive pie of the Lipka Tatars, the Tatar minority of Podlasie.

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• Żurek · Soup & stew · Poland

  Żurek is a sour soup made with a fermented starter of rye flour, called zakwas, cooked with smoked meat, white sausage, garlic and marjoram, and often served with a halved boiled egg.

Food of Poland

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