πιπεριά
piperiá/pipeˈrʝa/
The Greek word for capsicum (bell pepper) is πιπεριά (piperiá).
πιπεριά is a noun used to refer to the bell pepper.
Meaning: bell pepper (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is πιπεριά.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is piperiá.
Did you know?
- The word πιπεριά is used for all types of peppers, meaning a mild bell pepper and a fiery chili are both called πιπεριά. To distinguish them, Greeks add adjectives like 'sweet' γλυκιά or 'hot' καυτερή.
- The Ancient Greek ancestor πέπερι (péperi) actually referred to the spice that traveled the famous Silk Road, which eventually evolved into the vegetable term used today.
- If a Greek person describes a dish as πιπεράτο, they are not necessarily saying it contains πιπεριά, but that it has a spicy or pungent flavor.
Examples in context
- Η συνταγή απαιτεί μία κόκκινη πιπεριά για την προετοιμασία.The recipe calls for one red pepper for preparation.
- Ποιος θα φάει αυτή την πιπεριά κόκκινου χρώματος;Who will eat this pepper of red color?
- Η κόκκινη πιπεριά είναι γλυκιά.I kokkini piperia einai glykia.The red bell pepper is sweet.
- Χρειάζομαι μια πράσινη πιπεριά.Chreiazomai mia prassini piperia.I need a green bell pepper.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργο, έχεις μια πράσινη πιπεριά;Giórgo, écheis mia prásini piperiá?Giorgos, do you have a green bell pepper?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι στο ψυγείο.Ne, eínai sto psygeío.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ, θα τη προσθέσω στη σαλάτα.Efcharistó, tha ti prosthésō sti saláta.Thank you, I will add it to the salad.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα γίνει πολύ νόστιμη!Tha gínei polý nóstimi!It will be very tasty!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry πιπεριά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πιπεριά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
