σακούλα
sakoúlafeminine
The English word bag can be translated into Greek as σακούλα (sakoúla) or σάκος.
Meaning: flexible container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| σακούλα | sakoúla | feminine | |
| σάκος | sákos | /ˈsa.kos/ | masculine |
Both words refer to a flexible container, but they are used for different types of bags.
Which one should you use?
σακούλα is the common term for lightweight, thin bags such as plastic or paper shopping bags. In contrast, σάκος is used for larger, heavy-duty bags or sacks, such as a large trash bag or a sack of flour.
How does it change in a sentence?
σακούλα is a feminine noun, meaning any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form. σάκος is a masculine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must be in the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
sakoúla
Did you know?
- The word σάκος likely shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with Semitic languages, rather than being purely Indo-European.
- In Ancient Greece, σάκκος specifically referred to sackcloth, a coarse fabric worn as a sign of mourning or penance.
- Despite the meaning of 'bag', the word σάκος is never used for a handbag or purse, which have their own distinct terms.
Examples in context
- Το μαχαίρι είναι ακουμπισμένο σε μία χάρτινη σακούλα.The knife is resting on a paper bag.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word σακούλα when describing a paper bag.Tatoeba #9296632 by Nylez, translation #9511806 by Nylez
- Μου αρέσει η νέα τσάντα σου.I like your new bag.
- Παρακαλώ, πάρτε μια τσάντα για τα ψώνια σας.Please take a bag for your groceries.
- χάρτινη σακούλαPaper bag
- πλαστική σακούλαPlastic bag
- Πού είναι η σακούλα μου;Pou einai i sakoula mou;Where is my bag?
- Χρειαζόμαστε μία επιπλέον σακούλα.Chreiaztome mia epipléon sakoula.We need one more bag.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are at a grocery store.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔημήτρη, πού είναι η σακούλα;Dimitri, pou einai i sakoula?Dimitris, where is the bag?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤην ξέχασα στο αυτοκίνητο.Tin xechasa sto aftokinito.I forgot it in the car.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠρέπει να πάρουμε μια νέα σακούλα.Prepei na paroume mia nea sakoula.We need to get a new bag.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δίκιο, πάμε να πάρουμε μία.Echeis dikio, pame na paroume mia.You are right, let's go get one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bag” translations and entries σακούλα, σάκος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σάκος, σακούλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
