μπότα
bótafeminine
The Greek word for 'boot' is μπότα (bóta).
μπότα refers to a heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
Meaning: heavy shoe that covers part of the leg (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is μπότα, and the plural form is μπότες.
How do you pronounce it?
bóta
Did you know?
- Greek uses the word μπότα to refer to a 'boot' in the context of footwear, but the 'trunk' of a car is called πορτबैकίρ, which is an entirely different linguistic root.
- The word μπότα can also be used in some Greek slang contexts to refer to a heavy strike or a blow, reflecting its Italian root 'botta' which means 'hit' or 'blow'.
- The word μπότα is a loanword that entered Greek through Italian 'botta', showing the historical influence of Venetian trade on Greek vocabulary.
Examples in context
- φοράω μπότεςI wear boots
- μαύρες μπότεςBlack boots
- Φοράω μαύρες μπότες όταν βρέχει.I wear black boots when it's raining.
- Η μπότα μου είναι βρώμικη.I mpota mou einai vromiki.My boot is dirty.
- Αυτή η μπότα είναι πολύ βαριά.Afti i mpota einai poly vary.This boot is very heavy.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are getting ready for a walk in the snow.
- Νίκος NikosΑναστασία, φοράς τη μπότα σου;Anastasía, forás ti bóta sou?Anastasia, are you wearing your boot?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, αλλά είναι πολύ στενή.Ne, allá eínai polý stení.Yes, but it is very tight.
- Νίκος NikosΔοκίμασε άλλη μπότα τότε.Dokímaxe álli bóta tóte.Try another boot then.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, θα αλλάξω παπούτσια.Écheis díkio, tha alláxo papoútsia.You are right, I will change shoes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boot” translations and entries μπότα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
