φθηνός
fthinos
The Greek word for "cheap" is φθηνός (fthinos).
φθηνός is used to describe something that is low or reduced in price.
Meaning: low and/or reduced in price (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective φθηνός follows standard Greek gender agreement patterns. Use the masculine form φθηνός, the feminine form φθηνή or the neuter form φθηνά depending on the gender of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
fthinos
Did you know?
- Calling a person φθηνός goes beyond being stingy. It is a severe character judgment suggesting the person is 'low-class' or lacks moral dignity.
- Greek differentiates between being 'economical' and 'cheap' more strictly than English. Οικονομικός is a compliment to the buyer's savvy, while φθηνός can be a critique of the item.
- In Greek, the word for 'cheap' is often replaced by φθηνή τιμή, meaning 'cheap price', because calling an object itself φθηνός can sometimes sound like it is 'low quality' or 'flimsy'.
Examples in context
- Αυτό το κατάστημα προσφέρει φθηνά προϊόντα.This shop offers cheap products.
- Πρέπει να βρούμε μια οικονομική λύση για τη διαμονή μας.We need to find a budget-friendly solution for our accommodation.
- Αυτό το μαγαζί έχει φτηνές τιμές στα ρούχα.This store has cheap prices on clothes.
- Αυτό είναι φθηνό.This is cheap.
- Ο φθηνός καφές εδώ είναι κακός.O fthinós kafes edo einai kakos.The cheap coffee here is bad.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are shopping at a market.
- Μαρία MariaΚόιτα αυτό το φρούτο, είναι πολύ φθηνός!Koíta aftó to froúto, eínai polý fthinós!Look at this fruit, it is very cheap!
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, αλλά είναι καλής ποιότητας;Nai, allá eínai kalís poiótitas?Yes, but is it of good quality?
- Μαρία MariaΦαίνεται φρέσκο και είναι φθηνός.Faínetai frésko kai eínai fthinós.It looks fresh and it is cheap.
- Κώστας KostasΤότε ας πάρουμε μερικά.Tóte as pároume meriká.Then let's get some.
