αμύγδαλο
amýgdalo/aˈmi.ɣða.lo/neuter
The Greek word for almond is αμύγδαλο (amýgdalo).
αμύγδαλο is the neuter noun for the edible nut. In a medical or anatomical context, the plural form αμυγδάλες is used to refer to the tonsils.
Meaning: nut (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter form is αμύγδαλο. When you need to indicate possession or a relationship, such as in the phrase 'of almond' (e.g., almond milk), use the genitive singular form αμυγδάλου.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aˈmi.ɣða.lo/. The stress is on the second syllable of the four syllables: a-MÝ-ɣða-lo.
Did you know?
- In English, the word 'amygdala' refers to a part of the brain, which shares the same Greek root as 'αμύγδαλο'. This connection exists because the shape of the brain structure resembles an almond.
- The anatomical use of αμυγδάλες for tonsils is based on the visual similarity between the gland and the shape of an 'almond'.
Examples in context
- Θα προσθέσω αμύγδαλα στη συνταγή αυτή.I will add almonds to this recipe.
- Οι αμυγδαλιές ανθίζουν όμορφα.Almond trees blossom beautifully.
- Το αμύγδαλο είναι πολύ γευστικό.To amygdalo einai poly geustiko.The almond is very tasty.
- Αυτό το αμύγδαλο είναι πολύ μεγάλο.Afto to amygdalo einai poly megalo.This almond is very large.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are snacking in the kitchen.
- Μαρία MariaΚώστα, θέλεις ένα αμύγδαλο;Kósta, thélis ena amýgdalo?Kostas, do you want an almond?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ευχαριστώ, Μαρία.Nai, efcharistó, María.Yes, thank you, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι φρέσκο το αμύγδαλο;Einai frésko to amýgdalo?Is the almond fresh?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι υπέροχο!Nai, einai ypérocho!Yes, it is wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “almond” translations and entries αμύγδαλο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αμύγδαλο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
