φιλαράκο
filarako
The Greek word for buddy is φιλαράκο (filarako).
φιλαράκο is used to refer to a friend or a casual acquaintance.
Meaning: friend or casual acquaintance (pron)
Which one should you use?
While φιλαράκο refers to a casual acquaintance or friend, Κολλητός is used to refer to a close friend, such as a buddy or pal.
How do you pronounce it?
filarako
Did you know?
- The root of φιλαράκο is φίλος, which comes from the same ancient root as the English word 'philosophy', meaning 'love of wisdom'.
- The term Κολλητός refers to a friend so close that you are 'stuck' together. It is derived from the verb 'κολλάω', which means 'to stick' or 'to glue'.
- The word φιλαράκο uses a diminutive suffix that transforms the standard word for friend into something more playful or affectionate, similar to adding 'y' to 'dog' to make 'doggy'.
Examples in context
- Πού πας, φίλε;Where are you going, buddy?
Example conversation
Two friends meeting for coffee in the city.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓεια σου, φιλαράκο! Πώς πάει;Geia sou, filarako! Pos pai?Hi, buddy! How is it going?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌλα καλά, Κυριακή. Εσύ;Ola kala, Kyriaki. Esy?Everything is fine, Kyriaki. And you?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίμαι τέλεια. Πάμε για καφέ;Eimai telia. Pame gia kafe?I'm great. Shall we go for coffee?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΦυσικά, πάμε τώρα!Fysika, pame tora!Of course, let's go now!
