Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| μετρητά | metritá | neuter, plural |
| τοις μετρητοίς | tois metritoís | |
| ρευστό | refstó | neuter |
μετρητά refers to physical money in the form of notes/bills and coins. If you need to express the action of exchanging a check for money, you can use the verb εξαργυρώνω. Related terms you may encounter include τράπεζα (bank) and πιστωτική κάρτα (credit card).
What does it mean word for word?
The word μετρητά is derived from the verb μετρώ (metró), meaning 'to count', literally implying 'counted money'.
Which one should you use?
While μετρητά refers to physical cash (notes and coins), ρευστό is a more formal term meaning 'liquid' or 'liquidity', often used in business or banking contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word μετρητά is a neuter plural noun. When saying 'with cash' or 'in cash', you use the preposition με followed by the accusative form με μετρητά.
How do you pronounce it?
metritá
When do people say it?
In a retail setting, it is common to hear the shorthand 'Μετρητά ή κάρτα. ' (Cash or card?).
Did you know?
- In Greek, the verb εξαργυρώνω for cashing a check contains the word αργύρος, which means 'silver'.
- The phrase τοις μετρητοίς uses a grammatical case called the dative, which has almost entirely disappeared from modern spoken Greek.
- Ancient Greeks used the same root as μετρητά to describe measured amounts of grain or wine, not just money.
Examples in context
- Μετρητά ή πιστωτική κάρτα;Cash or credit card?This sentence shows how to ask if a customer prefers cash or a credit card.Tatoeba #5426937 by Zeus, translation #1543463 by JimBreen
- Θα ήθελα να πληρώσω με μετρητά.I'd like to pay cash.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference to pay with cash.Tatoeba #3491108 by glavkos, translation #9638738 by Nylez
- Αγόρασα αυτό το αυτοκίνητο με μετρητά.I bought this car with cash.This sentence is useful for describing a purchase made using cash.Tatoeba #3010526 by glavkos, translation #9438338 by Nylez
- Παρακαλώ πληρώστε μετρητά.Please pay in cash.
- Αγοράστηκε μετρητά.It was purchased with cash.
- Έχω λίγα φράγκα μαζί μου.I have some cash with me.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are at a small cafe.
- Μαρία MariaΔέχεστε μόνο μετρητά εδώ;Décheste móno metritá edó?Do you only accept cash here?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, η μηχανή μας χάλασε.Ne, i michaní mas chálase.Yes, our machine broke down.
- Μαρία MariaΔυστυχώς δεν έχω μετρητά πάνω μου.Dystychós den écho metritá páno mou.Unfortunately, I don't have cash on me.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΥπάρχει ένα ΑΤΜ στην απέναντι γωνία.Ypárchei éna ATM stin apénanti gonia.There is an ATM on the opposite corner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cash” translations and entries μετρητά, τοις μετρητοίς, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
