κουβέρτα
kouvérta[kuˈvɛɾta]feminine
The Greek word for blanket is κουβέρτα (kouvérta).
κουβέρτα refers to a piece of fabric used for warmth, such as a blanket.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
κουβέρτα is a feminine noun and is therefore preceded by feminine articles such as η (the) or μια (a). The plural form is κουβέρτες, and the genitive singular form, meaning "of the blanket", is της κουβέρτας.
How do you pronounce it?
kouvérta
Did you know?
- Because κουβέρτα is a loanword from Venetian, it shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cover' and the French 'couverture'.
- Greek speakers may use the verb σκεπάζω to describe the act of putting a κουβέρτα over someone, a word that also means 'to hide' or 'to conceal'.
- The concept of 'covering' in Greek is split between κουβέρτα for bedding and σκεπασμα for general covers, which can also mean a shroud in a funerary context.
Examples in context
- Το σκυλί κοιμήθηκε πάνω στη κουβέρτα.The dog fell asleep on top of the blanket.This sentence shows how to use κουβέρτα when describing something a dog is sleeping on.Tatoeba #7790775 by eypros, translation #7789262 by sharris123
- Θέλω μια κουβέρτα.I want a blanket.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for κουβέρτα.Tatoeba #5488502 by Zeus, translation #3622973 by Hybrid
- Ξεδίπλωσε μια κουβέρτα.She unfolded a blanket.This sentence demonstrates an action performed with κουβέρτα.Tatoeba #5531296 by Zeus, translation #2880956 by Amastan
- Φέρε την κουβέρτα, παρακαλώ.Bring the blanket, please.
- Θα βάλω ένα πάπλωμα για να ζεσταθώ.I will put a blanket on to warm up.
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Example conversation
Eleni and Kostas are relaxing in the living room.
- Ελένη EleniΚώστα, έχεις μια κουβέρτα για μένα;Kota, echeis mia kouverta gia mena?Kostas, do you have a blanket for me?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η κουβέρτα είναι στο ντουλάπι.Nai, i kouverta einai sto ntoulapi.Yes, the blanket is in the closet.
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ, κρυώνω πολύ σήμερα.Efcharisto, kryono poly simera.Thank you, I am very cold today.
- Κώστας KostasΠάρε τη γκρι κουβέρτα, είναι η πιο ζεστή.Pare ti gry kouverta, einai i pio zesti.Take the grey blanket, it is the warmest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries κουβέρτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κουβέρτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
