μύρτιλο
mýrtiloneuter
The Greek word for blueberry is μύρτιλο (mýrtilo).
The term refers to the blueberry fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word μύρτιλο is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
mýrtilo
Did you know?
- The root of μύρτιλο is closely linked to the word μύρτος, which describes the myrtle plant that was traditionally used to make wreaths for brides in ancient Greece.
- The name Μυρτίλος in ancient mythology refers to a shepherd who was transformed into a myrtle bush, linking the word to a tragic myth.
- In Greece, you will often see blueberries sold as μύρτιλα in supermarkets, but in local markets, they may be confused with μύρτις, which refers to the myrtle berry of a different plant species.
Examples in context
- Το μύρτιλο είναι πολύ γλυκό.To myrtilo einai poly glyko.The blueberry is very sweet.
- Αυτό το μύρτιλο είναι πολύ μεγάλο.Afto to myrtilo einai poly megalo.This blueberry is very big.
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are eating fruit together.
- Κώστας KostasΤι είναι αυτό το φρούτο;Ti einai auto to frouto?What is this fruit?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι ένα μύρτιλο, Κώστα.Einai ena myrtilo, Kosta.It is a blueberry, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΜου αρέσει το μύρτιλο.Mou aresei to myrtilo.I like the blueberry.
- Μαρία MariaΚι εμένα μου αρέσει.Ki emena mou aresei.I like it too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blueberry” translations and entries μύρτιλο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
