κόκα κόλα
koka kola/ˈko.ka ˈko.la/word by word
The Greek word for "coke" is κόκα κόλα (koka kola).
This term is used to refer to the Coca-Cola beverage.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is koka kola. /ˈko.ka ˈko.la/.
Did you know?
- In Greece, κόκα κόλα is often shortened simply to κόκα, which is the same word used for the drug cocaine.
- While the name is a transliteration, a Greek speaker might jokingly link κόλα to the word πρωτόκολλο (protókollo), meaning 'protocol' or 'first sheet of paper'.
- Despite being a brand name, κόκα κόλα is treated as a common noun in Greek grammar, meaning you can add definite articles to it just like any other object.
Examples in context
- Ποιο ποτό θες. Καμιά κόλα;What drink do you want? A Coke?
- Έχετε κόκα κόλα στο μενού;echete kokka kola sto menou;Do you have coke on the menu?
- Η κόκα κόλα είναι κρύα.i kokka kola ine krya.The coke is cold.
Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are at a cafe.
- Νίκος NikosΤι θα πεις, Μαρία;Ti tha peis, María?What will you drink, Maria?
- Μαρία MariaΘα πάρω μια κόκα κόλα.Tha páro mia kóka kóla.I will have a coke.
- Νίκος NikosΘα παραγγείλω και για μένα μία.Tha parangílo kai gia ména mía.I will order one for myself too.
- Μαρία MariaΟρίστε το μενού εδώ.Oríste to menu edó.Here is the menu.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (κόκα, κόλα) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κόκα, κόλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
