κοτόπουλο
kotópoulo/koˈtopulo/neuter
The English word chicken is translated into Greek as κοτόπουλο (kotópoulo). Wiktionary also lists κότα (kóta).
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κοτόπουλο | kotópoulo | /koˈtopulo/ | neuter |
| κότα | kóta | /ˈkota/ | feminine |
κοτόπουλο is used when referring to chicken as food or to a young chicken.
Which one should you use?
Use the neuter form κοτόπουλο when referring to chicken as food or to a young bird. Use the feminine form κότα specifically to refer to a hen (an adult female chicken).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word κοτόπουλο is a neuter noun, while κότα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
kotópoulo
Did you know?
- The suffix used in κοτόπουλο is the same one found in many famous Greek surnames, such as those ending in '-poulos'.
- While κότα means 'hen' in modern Greek, the Ancient Greek root κόττος actually referred to a 'rooster' or 'cock'.
- While κοτόπουλο is the standard term for chicken, you will often see 'κοτοπούλα' used in traditional village recipes to give the dish a more homely or endearing quality.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσει το κοτόπουλο.I like chicken.This sentence shows how to express a preference for κοτόπουλο.Tatoeba #3768512 by Zeus, translation #3651741 by furoraceltica
- Δε μπορείς να βρεις κοτόπουλο σε αυτή την τιμή.You can't buy chicken at that price.This sentence demonstrates using κοτόπουλο in the context of price and availability.Tatoeba #7774512 by eypros, translation #7774432 by shekitten
- Αυτό το εστιατόριο φτιάχνει το καλύτερο τηγανητό κοτόπουλο.That diner makes the best chicken-fried steak.This sentence illustrates the use of κοτόπουλο when discussing cooked food in a restaurant.Tatoeba #7780412 by eypros, translation #7780295 by Tangobango
- Ποιος θέλει κόκκινο κοτόπουλο για μεσημεριανό;Who wants red chicken for lunch?
- Τρως τα φτερούγια από το πουλάκι;Do you eat the wings from the little chicken?
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤι θέλεις να φάμε απόψε;Ti thélis na fáme apópse?What do you want to eat tonight?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχουμε ένα κοτόπουλο στο ψυγείο.Échoume éna kotópoulo sto psygeío.We have a chicken in the fridge.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤέλεια, θα το ψήσουμε στον φούρνο.Télia, tha to psísoume ston fóurno.Great, we will roast it in the oven.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜου φαίνεται πολύ καλή ιδέα.Mou faínetai polý kalí idéa.That sounds like a very good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chicken” translations and entries κοτόπουλο, κότα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κοτόπουλο, κότα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
