ποδήλατο
podílato
The Greek word for bike is ποδήλατο (podílato).
ποδήλατο is a noun used to refer to a bicycle.
Meaning: bicycle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, bikes, use ποδήλατα.
How do you pronounce it?
podílato
Did you know?
- The word ποδήλατο literally means 'foot-mover' in Greek. It is built from the roots for 'foot' and 'to move'.
- When talking about biking as an activity, Greeks use the verb ποδηλατώ which transforms the noun for 'bike' into a specific action verb.
- While ποδήλατο is the standard term, you might hear people use the slang term ποδή in very casual settings. It is essentially a clipped, shortened version of the full word.
Examples in context
- Ο καθένας είχε ένα ποδήλατο.Everyone had a bike.This sentence shows the use of ποδήλατο to indicate ownership.Tatoeba #4158041 by glavkos, translation #9431168 by Nylez
- Έχεις όρεξη για μιά βόλτα με ποδήλατο;Do you fancy going for a bike ride?This sentence shows how to use ποδήλατο when suggesting a ride.Tatoeba #2421613 by mululatv, translation #1308746 by sundown
- Δεν έχω ποδήλατο.I don't have a bike.This sentence shows how to use ποδήλατο in a negative statement about possession.Tatoeba #3233165 by glavkos, translation #3826211 by CK
- Πού μπορώ να βρω ένα ποδήλατο ενοικίασης;Where can I find a bike rental?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are talking about transportation in the city.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλω να αγοράσω ένα νέο ποδήλατο.Thélo na agoráso éna néo podílato.I want to buy a new bike.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ καλή ιδέα, Κώστα.Eínai polý kalí idéa, Kósta.That is a very good idea, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΠού θα μπορούσα να βρω ένα ποδήλατο;Poú tha boroúsa na vro éna podílato?Where could I find a bike?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΥπάρχει ένα κατάστημα κοντά εδώ.Ypárchei éna katástima kontá edó.There is a store near here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bike” translations and entries ποδήλατο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ποδήλατο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
