ψωμί
psomí/psoˈmi/neuter
The English word bread is ψωμί (psomí) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists άρτος (ártos).
Meaning: baked dough made from cereals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ψωμί | psomí | /psoˈmi/ | neuter |
| άρτος | ártos | /ˈar.tos/ | masculine |
Both ψωμί and άρτος mean baked dough made from cereals.
Which one should you use?
ψωμί is the standard, everyday word used in conversation and when shopping. άρτος is a more formal or literary term often found in classical literature or religious contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
ψωμί is a neuter noun and is accompanied by neuter articles such as το (the) or ένα (a). άρτος is a masculine noun and uses masculine articles such as ο (the) or ένας (a).
How do you pronounce it?
psomí (psoˈmi)
Did you know?
- In Greece, it is a common custom to never place a loaf of ψωμί upside down on a table, as this is traditionally considered bad luck or disrespectful.
- The word άρτος is the root of the English word 'oblation', which refers to a religious offering of bread and wine.
- The word ψωμί is used in the Greek idiom βγάζω το ψωμί μου, which literally means 'I make my bread' but actually means 'I earn my living'.
Examples in context
- Δε βρίσκω το ψωμί.I can't find the bread.This sentence shows how to use the word ψωμί in a negative statement.Tatoeba #7772222 by eypros, translation #7771300 by say123
- Ο Τομ κόβει το ψωμί.Tom is cutting the bread.This sentence demonstrates the use of ψωμί with a verb describing an action.Tatoeba #5376777 by Zeus, translation #1666020 by Amastan
- Η γυναίκα τρώει ψωμί.The woman is eating bread.This sentence shows ψωμί being used as a direct object.Tatoeba #2670471 by Zeus, translation #2612719 by sundown
- Μπορείς να μου δώσεις μία φέτα ψωμί;Can you give me a slice of bread?
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Example conversation
In a kitchen during breakfast.
- Μαρία MariaΘέλεις λίγο ψωμί;theleis ligo psomi;Do you want some bread?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, Μαρία, παρακαλώ.nai, Maria, parakalo.Yes, Maria, please.
- Μαρία MariaΈχουμε φρέσκο ψωμί εδώ.echoume fresko psomi edo.We have fresh bread here.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, είναι πολύ καλό.efcharisto, einai poly kalo.Thank you, it is very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bread” translations and entries ψωμί, άρτος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
