τσιγάρο
tsigáro[tsiˈɣarɔ]neuter
The Greek word for "cigarette" is τσιγάρο (tsigáro).
The word τσιγάρο refers to a thin roll of tobacco made for smoking. Like in English, you can count them using the indefinite article ένα to refer to a single cigarette (ένα τσιγάρο).
Meaning: thin roll of tobacco made for smoking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun. The plural form for multiple cigarettes is τσιγάρα. When you need to indicate possession or an association, such as "cigarette smoke," you use the genitive form τσιγάρου.
How do you pronounce it?
tsigáro
Did you know?
- The Greek word τσιγάρο is used in the slang expression καίω τσιγάρα, which literally means 'burning cigarettes' but can imply wasting time or being anxious.
- Because of the strong presence of coffee culture, the combination of καφές and τσιγάρο is viewed as a singular, unified ritual of relaxation in Greek daily life.
- The Greek word τσιγάρο is actually a loanword from the Venetian dialect, rather than originating from Greek or Turkish.
Examples in context
- Έλα να πιούμε ένα τσιγάρο.Let's have a cigarette.This sentence is useful for suggesting that someone have a cigarette with you using the form τσιγάρο.Tatoeba #1289958 by enteka, translation #9503076 by Nylez
- Μυρίζεις καπνό τσιγάρου.You reek of cigarette smoke.This sentence is useful for describing the smell of cigarette smoke using the form τσιγάρο.Tatoeba #12299121 by carlosalberto, translation #10536844 by CK
- Συγνώμη, μπορείτε να μου δώσετε ένα τσιγάρο, παρακαλώ;Excuse me, can you give me a cigarette, please?
- Ένα τσιγάρο θα βοηθούσε τώρα.Ena tsigaro tha voithouse tora.A cigarette would help right now.
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are standing outside a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, θες ένα τσιγάρο;Anastasia, thes ena tsigaro?Anastasia, do you want a cigarette?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι ευχαριστώ, Γιώργο.Ochi efcharisto, Giorgo.No thank you, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕντάξει, θα κάψω ένα τσιγάρο μόνος μου.Entaxei, tha kapso ena tsigaro monos mou.Okay, I will smoke a cigarette by myself.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠάμε μέσα τώρα.Pame mesa tora.Let's go inside now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cigarette” translations and entries τσιγάρο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τσιγάρο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
