καραμέλα
karaméla/ka.ɾaˈme.la/feminine
The English phrase "candy" is translated into Greek as καραμέλα (karaméla) or ζαχαρωτό.
Meaning: piece of candy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| καραμέλα | karaméla | /ka.ɾaˈme.la/ | feminine |
| ζαχαρωτό | zacharotó | neuter |
καραμέλα typically refers to an individual piece of hard candy, while ζαχαρωτό refers to the broader category of confectionery or sweets.
Which one should you use?
καραμέλα is a feminine noun used for a single piece of candy, whereas ζαχαρωτό is a neuter noun that refers to sweets or confectionery in a more general sense.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
καραμέλα is a feminine noun. Its plural form is καραμέλες. ζαχαρωτό is a neuter noun. Its plural form is ζαχαρωτά. The related verb καραμελώνω means to cook or to coat something with sugar or syrup.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ka.ɾaˈme.la/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: karaméla.
Did you know?
- The word καραμέλα is a direct descendant of the Italian caramella, which itself comes from the Latin word for 'beloved' or 'dear'.
- In Greek slang, describing someone as a καραμέλα can imply they are exceptionally sweet or endearing in personality.
- In Greek culture, traditional ζαχαρωτά like 'loukoumi' (Turkish delight) are often served with a cup of strong coffee to balance the bitterness with sweetness.
Examples in context
- Τα παιδιά αγόρασαν γλυκά από το κατάστημα.The children bought candy from the store.
- Αυτό το γλυκό είναι πεντανόστιμο.This candy is delicious.
- Έχεις μία καραμέλα;Do you have a piece of candy?
- Μου αρέσει πολύ η γεύση αυτής της καραμέλας.I really like the taste of this candy.
- Θέλω μια καραμέλα.Thelo mia karamela.I want a candy.
- Αυτή η καραμέλα είναι γλυκιά.Afti i karamela einai glykia.This candy is sweet.
- Πήρα μια καραμέλα από το παιδί.Pira mia karamela apo to paidi.I took a candy from the child.
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are at a small grocery store.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις μια καραμέλα μαζί σου;Echeis mia karamela mazi sou;Do you have a candy with you?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, έχω μια κόκκινη καραμέλα.Nai, echo mia kokkini karamela.Yes, I have a red candy.
- Νίκος NikosΜπορώ να τη φάω;Mporo na ti fao;Can I eat it?
- Ελένη EleniΦυσικά, Νίκο, πες ευχαριστώ.Fisika, Niko, pes efcharisto.Of course, Nikos, say thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “candy” translations and entries καραμέλα, ζαχαρωτό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries καραμέλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
