φτερούγες κοτόπουλου
fterouges kotopoulou
The English phrase 'chicken wings' is translated into Greek as φτερούγες κοτόπουλου (fterouges kotopoulou).
This phrase refers to the edible parts of a chicken's wings, which are frequently served as a snack or an appetizer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the plural noun φτερούγες (wings) and the genitive singular noun κοτόπουλου (of chicken).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word for 'chicken' is in the genitive case to indicate possession or belonging, meaning 'of chicken'.
How do you pronounce it?
fterouges kotopoulou
Did you know?
- The word κοτόπουλο is a compound formed from κότα, meaning 'hen', and πουλάκι, meaning 'little bird'.
- If you order φτερούγες at a traditional Greek tavern, don't expect them to be buffalo-style or heavy in sauce. In Greece, they are more commonly served simply grilled or fried with lemon and oregano.
- Chicken wings are part of a culinary tradition called μεзеδές, which are small plates meant to be enjoyed over several hours with drinks.
Examples in context
- Ξέρεις πού μπορούμε να φάμε φτερούγες κοτόπουλου στην περιοχή αυτή;Do you know where we can eat chicken wings in this area?
- Στην παραλία, τρώγαμε καλαμάκια, σαλάτα και φτερούγες κοτόπουλου.On the beach, we were eating souvlaki, salad, and chicken wings.
- Θέλω φτερούγες κοτόπουλου με σως.Thelo fterouges kotopoulou me sos.I want chicken wings with sauce.
- Οι φτερούγες κοτόπουλου είναι πολύ νόστιμες.Oi fterouges kotopoulou einai poly nostimes.The chicken wings are very delicious.
- Παραγγέλνουμε φτερούγες κοτόπουλου για να μοιραστούμε;Paranggelnoume fterouges kotopoulou gia na moirastoume;Shall we order chicken wings to share?
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are looking at a restaurant menu.
- Κώστας KostasΑναστασία, τι θα φάς σήμερα;Anastasía, ti tha fás símera?Anastasia, what will you eat today?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλω οπωσδήποτε φτερούγες κοτόπουλου.Thélo oposidípota fteroúges kotópoulou.I definitely want chicken wings.
- Κώστας KostasΚι εγώ θα πάρω τα ίδια.Ki egó tha páro ta ídia.I will have the same.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤέλεια, ας τα παραγγείλουμε τώρα.Télia, as ta parangíloume tóra.Great, let's order them now.
