πρωινό
proïnóneuter
The English word "breakfast" translates to Greek as πρωινό (proïnó). Wiktionary also lists πρόγευμα (prógevma).
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| πρωινό | proïnó | neuter |
| πρόγευμα | prógevma | neuter |
Both πρωινό and πρόγευμα refer to the first meal of the day. The verb προγευματίζω is used to mean the action of eating this morning meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun πρωινό is the neuter form of the adjective meaning "morning".
Which one should you use?
πρωινό is the most common and everyday term used for breakfast. In contrast, πρόγευμα is a more formal or technical term.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the phrase "for breakfast", use the preposition για followed by the neuter noun πρωινό.
How do you pronounce it?
proïnó
Did you know?
- In some Greek households, the first meal is not called πρωινό but is referred to simply as καφές, meaning 'coffee', even if food is served.
- The word πρόγευμα literally translates to 'before-meal', describing a snack or a small course eaten before the main dining event.
- The root of πρωινό, the word πρωΐ, is the same root used in English for 'prime', relating to the first or most important stage of something.
Examples in context
- Τι θες για πρωινό;What do you want for breakfast?This sentence shows how to ask what someone wants for breakfast using the form πρωινό.Tatoeba #5615679 by Zeus, translation #277779 by CK
- Τι θέλατε για πρωινό;What would you like for breakfast?This sentence shows a more polite way to ask what someone would like for breakfast using the form πρωινό.Tatoeba #5615681 by Zeus, translation #277744 by CK
- Το πρωινό είναι έτοιμο.Breakfast is ready.This sentence demonstrates how to say breakfast is ready using the form πρωινό.Tatoeba #2456808 by mululatv, translation #277773 by CK
- Ποια είναι η ειδική προσφορά για το πρωινό;What is the breakfast special offer?
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are in the kitchen in the morning.
- Μαρία MariaΠεινάς. Έφτιαξα το πρωινό.Peinas? Eftiaxa to prino.Are you hungry? I made breakfast.
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, τι έχει για πρωινό;Nai, ti echei gia prino?Yes, what is there for breakfast?
- Μαρία MariaΈχουμε φρούτα και γιαούρτι.Echoume frouta kai giaourti.We have fruit and yogurt.
- Νίκος NikosΤέλεια, το λατρεύω αυτό!Telia, to latrevo afto!Perfect, I love that!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakfast” translations and entries πρωινό, πρόγευμα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πρωινό, πρόγευμα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
