βερίκοκο
veríkoko/veˈɾi.ko.ko/neuter
The Greek word for apricot is βερίκοκο (veríkoko).
When describing colors related to the fruit, you can use the adjectives κιτρινορόδινο or βερικοκί.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun βερίκοκο is neuter. To refer to multiple apricots, use the plural form βερίκοκα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /veˈɾi.ko.ko/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The term βερίκοκο is used in Greek to describe not only the fruit but occasionally the skin tone of a person with a warm, golden glow.
- The adjective κιτρινορόδινο used for apricot colors literally translates to 'yellow-pink', combining two distinct color words into one.
- The Ancient Greek word πραικόκιον might be related to the Latin word for 'apricot', suggesting this fruit has been a linguistic traveler for millennia.
Examples in context
- Το βερίκοκο είναι πολύ γλυκό.To verikoko einai poly glyko.The apricot is very sweet.
- Αγοράζω ένα βερίκοκο για το γλυκό.Agorazo ena verikoko gia to glyko.I am buying an apricot for the dessert.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are in the kitchen.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝίκο, θέλεις ένα βερίκοκο;Niko, thelis ena berikoko?Nikos, do you want an apricot?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, παρακαλώ, Κυριακή.Ne, parakalo, Kyriaki.Yes, please, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟρίστε, είναι πολύ φρέσκο.Oriste, einai poly fresco.Here you go, it is very fresh.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ πολύ!Efcharisto poly!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apricot” translations and entries βερίκοκο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries βερίκοκο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
