obiadowy

Obiadowy is a Polish adjective meaning related to obiad, the main midday meal in traditional Polish cuisine. The noun obiad denotes a substantial meal typically eaten around the middle of the day, though exact times vary regionally. The adjective obiadowy is used to describe things connected with this meal or with the dishes served as part of it, such as meals, courses, tableware, and arrangements associated with obiad.

Grammatically, obiadowy declines as masculine obiadowy, feminine obiadowa, and neuter obiadowe. It combines with nouns to form phrases such as zestaw obiadowy (dining set), serwis obiadowy (dinnerware), danie obiadowe (lunch main course), and posiłek obiadowy (midday meal). In contrast, for evening meals the related adjective is kolacyjny.

Originates from the noun obiad with the adjectival suffix -owy; the word reflects the traditional structure of daily meals where obiad is the central meal of the day, differentiating it from kolacja (dinner). In contemporary usage, obiadowy commonly appears in menus, hospitality contexts, and household descriptions to distinguish midday meals and associated items from those tied to other meals.

Related terms include obiad, kolacja, and kolacyjny. Obiadowy contrasts with kolacyjny, which relates to the evening meal.