μπακαλιάρος
bakaliáros/ba.kaˈʎa.ɾos/masculine
The Greek word for cod is μπακαλιάρος (bakaliáros).
This term refers to any marine fish belonging to the family Gadidae.
Meaning: any marine fish of the family Gadidae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word μπακαλιάρος is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables and is pronounced bakaliáros. The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- Although cod is not native to the warm waters of the Aegean or Ionian seas, μπακαλιάρος remains a staple word in Greek gastronomy due to historical trade.
- The Greek word μπακαλιάρος traces its roots back to Italian and Portuguese, rather than having an ancient Greek origin.
- The adjective form μπακαλιαρικός can be used to describe something that is tasteless or bland, evoking the flavor of over-salted preserved cod.
Examples in context
- Μπορείτε να μου φέρετε ένα ψητό κομμάτι μπακαλιάρου, παρακαλώ;Can you bring me a grilled piece of cod, please?
- Ο μπακαλιάρος είναι φρέσκος σήμερα.O bakaliáros eínai fréskos símera.The cod is fresh today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cod” translations and entries μπακαλιάρος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μπακαλιάρος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
