Τσάρλι
Tsárli
The Greek way to say the name "Charlie" is Τσάρλι (Tsárli).
Τσάρλι is used as a diminutive form for the name Charles or its various translations in other languages.
Meaning: diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Tsárli.
Did you know?
- The name Κάρολος is derived from the Germanic word 'karl', which originally meant 'free man'.
- In Greek media, using the name Τσάρλι often signals to the audience that the character is an American or British person, rather than a local Greek citizen.
- If you meet a Greek person named Κάρολος, do not call them Τσάρλι unless you are certain they prefer the English style. Using the nickname could actually feel like you are misidentifying their nationality.
Examples in context
- Ο Χαράλαμπος πήγε για καφέ με τους φίλους του.Haralambos went for coffee with his friends.
- Ο Χαρλάος έμαθε να παίζει μπουζούκι.Harlaos learned to play the bouzouki.
- Ο Χαρλής είναι γνωστός για το χιούμορ του.Harlis is known for his sense of humor.
- Ο Τσάρλι είναι πολύ φιλικός.O Tsarli einai poly filikos.Charlie is very friendly.
- Εκείνος ο Τσάρλι παίζει με την Κυριακή.Ekeinos o Tsarli paizei me tin Kyriaki.That Charlie is playing with Kyriaki.
Example conversation
Dimitris introduces his friend to Kyriaki.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚυριακή, σου παρουσιάζω τον Τσάρλι.Kyriaki, sou parousiazo ton Tsarli.Kyriaki, I introduce you to Charlie.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΧαίρομαι πολύ, Τσάρλι!Charomai poly, Tsarli!Nice to meet you, Charlie!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΟ Τσάρλι μένει στην Αγγλία.O Tsarli menei stin Anglia.Charlie lives in England.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚαλώς ήρθες στην Ελλάδα, Τσάρλι.Kalos irthes stin Ellada, Tsarli.Welcome to Greece, Charlie.
