Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Modern Greek (1453-) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Modern Greek (1453-). You will learn vocabulary related to hot and cold beverages, as well as popular alcoholic drinks in Greece. We will also explore cultural information and interesting facts about drinks in Greece. Don't forget to practice your pronunciation by using the phonetic transcription and listening to the audio examples. Let's get started!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: City, Parts of the Body, Travel and tourism & Countries (Xwres Χώρες).
Hot Beverages[edit | edit source]
In Greece, people usually drink coffee and tea throughout the day. Here are some common hot beverages:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Καφές | kafés | Coffee |
| Εσπρέσο | espréso | Espresso |
| Φίλτρου | fíltrou | Filter Coffee |
| Καπουτσίνο | kapoutsíno | Cappuccino |
| Μόκα | móka | Mocha |
| Ζεστό Σοκολάτα | zestó sokoláta | Hot Chocolate |
| Ζεστό Κρασί | zestó krasí | Mulled Wine |
| Ρόφημα Χαμομηλιού | rófima chamomilióu | Chamomile Tea |
| Ρόφημα Σφαιριδίας | rófima sferidiás | Sage Tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ, παρακαλώ. (I would like a coffee, please.)
- Person 2: Εσπρέσο ή φίλτρου; (Espresso or filter coffee?)
Interesting fact: In Greece, coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a socializing ritual. People often gather in coffee shops, called “kafeteries”, to enjoy their coffee and socialize with friends.
Cold Beverages[edit | edit source]
During the summer months in Greece, the weather is hot and people enjoy drinking refreshing cold beverages. Below are some popular cold drinks in Greece:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Νερό | neró | Water |
| Χυμός | chymós | Juice |
| Αναψυκτικό | anapsyktikó | Soft Drink |
| Κρύα Σοκολάτα | krýa sokoláta | Iced Chocolate |
| Σορμπέ | sorbé | Sorbet |
| Φραπέ | frapé | Frappé Coffee |
| Καφές Βουτύρου | kafés voutýrou | Iced Butter Coffee |
| Λεμονάδα | lemonáda | Lemonade |
| Τσάι Πεύκου | tsái peúkou | Pine Tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Μου έλειψε η Ελλάδα. Θέλω ένα φραπέ! (I miss Greece. I want a frappé!)
- Person 2: Με ή χωρίς γάλα; (With or without milk?)
Interesting fact: Frappé Coffee was invented in the 1950s in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, by accident. A Nescafe representative mixed instant coffee, water, and ice in a shaker, and the result was the refreshing cold drink we all love today.
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
Greece is famous for its wine and ouzo. Here are some other popular alcoholic beverages in Greece:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ούζο | oúzo | Ouzo (Anise-flavored aperitif) |
| Τσίπουρο | tsípouro | Tsipouro (Grape marc distillate) |
| Κρασί | krasí | Wine |
| Μπύρα | mpýra | Beer |
| Μεζεδάκια | mezédakia | Appetizers served with drink |
| Λικέρ | likér | Liqueur |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Δοκίμασες ποτέ ούζο; (Have you ever tried ouzo?)
- Person 2: Ναι, το δοκίμασα πέρυσι στην Ελλάδα. Δεν μου άρεσε πολύ. (Yes, I tried it last year in Greece. I didn’t like it much.)
Interesting fact: Greek wine has been produced for over 4,000 years, making Greece one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world.
To improve your Modern Greek (1453-) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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