καρύδα
karýdafeminine
The Greek word for "coconut" is καρύδα (karýda).
καρύδα is used to refer to the fruit of the coco palm.
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
καρύδα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
karýda
Did you know?
- In certain Greek slang, calling someone a καρύδα can be a playful way to call them a 'smart person' or a 'clever one', rather than an insult.
- The word καρύδα can also be used colloquially in some Greek dialects to refer to the 'head', similar to how English speakers use 'nut'.
- The word καρύδι and its derivative καρύδα are linked to an ancient Greek root describing things that are 'round' and 'hard', which predates the import of the coconut palm.
Examples in context
- Πίνω νερό καρύδας το πρωί.I drink coconut water in the morning.This sentence shows how to use καρύδα when referring to coconut water.Tatoeba #13042862 by carlosalberto, translation #2769099 by Hybrid
- Αυτή η συνταγή περιλαμβάνει φρέσκο γάλα καρύδας.This recipe includes fresh coconut milk
- Θέλω μια καρύδα στο γλυκό μου.Thelo mia karyda sto glyko mou.I want a coconut in my dessert.
- Αυτή η καρύδα είναι πολύ φρέσκια.Afti i karyda einai poly freskia.This coconut is very fresh.
Example conversation
Elene and Dimitris are at a fruit market.
- Ελένη EleniΚοίτα, Δημήτρη, έχει καρύδα εδώ!Koíta, Dimítri, échei karýda edó!Look, Dimitris, there is coconut here!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, ας πάρουμε μία.Nai, as pároume mía.Yes, let's get one.
- Ελένη EleniΠώς ανοίγουμε την καρύδα;Pós anoígoume tin karýda, pupilHow do we open the coconut?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΧρειαζόμαστε ένα μαχαίρι.Chreiazómaste éna machairi.We need a knife.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coconut” translations and entries καρύδα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
