σεφ
sef
The Greek word for chef is σεφ (sef).
The term σεφ is used to refer to the head cook of an establishment, such as a restaurant.
Meaning: head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant (noun)
Which one should you use?
While σεφ is a common term, you may also see Αρχιμάγειρας (Arhimáyeiras) used to specifically refer to a head chef or executive chef in a professional culinary setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the article ο (o). However, when referring to a female chef, use the feminine article η (i).
How do you pronounce it?
sef
Did you know?
- The word μάγειρας shares a root with the verb μαγειρεύω, which can also be used colloquially to mean 'to cook up' a lie or a scheme.
- While σεφ is common in modern cities, traditional Greek households use the word μάγειρας to describe anyone who cooks, regardless of professional rank.
- While σεφ is common, the traditional Greek word for cook is μαγειρέας (magiréas).
Examples in context
- Ο σεφ μας μόλις παραιτήθηκε.Our chef has just quit.This sentence is useful for describing the resignation of a σεφ.Tatoeba #12057997 by enebi, translation #12057625 by CK
- Σε ευχαριστώ, κυρία σεφ, για τις υπέροχες συνταγές.Thank you, Madam Chef, for the wonderful recipes.
- Ο σεφ ετοίμασε ένα εξαιρετικό πιάτο.O sef etoimase ena exaretiko piato.The chef prepared an excellent dish.
- Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε με τον σεφ.Prepei na milisoume me ton sef.We need to speak with the chef.
Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are dining at a high-end restaurant.
- Νίκος NikosΤο φαγητό είναι εκπληκτικό, έτσι δεν είναι;To fagito einai ekpliktiko, etsi den einai;The food is amazing, isn't it?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ο σεφ είναι πραγματικά ταλαντούχος.Ne, o sef einai pragmatika talantouchos.Yes, the chef is truly talented.
- Νίκος NikosΘα ήθελα να τον ευχαριστήσω προσωπικά.Tha ithela na ton efcharistiso prosopika.I would like to thank him personally.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜπορείς να του στείλεις ένα μήνυμα.Boreis na tou steilis ena mynima.You can send him a message.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
