μπισκότο
biskóto/biˈskoto/neuter
The Greek word for cookie is μπισκότο (biskóto). Wiktionary also lists βούτημα (voútima).
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| μπισκότο | biskóto | /biˈskoto/ | neuter |
| βούτημα | voútima | neuter |
The term refers to a small, flat baked good.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms of the word are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is biskóto and the IPA is /biˈskoto/.
Did you know?
- Historically, the Byzantine Greek version μπισκόττιν was used for hard breads that could survive long sea voyages without spoiling.
- The word μπισκότο comes from the Latin 'bis' meaning 'twice' and 'coquō' meaning 'to bake'. This refers to the traditional method of baking the dough twice to make the treat dry and long-lasting.
- In Greece, the term μπισκότο is often used to describe a hard, crunchy biscuit rather than a soft, chewy 'cookie' typical of American baking.
Examples in context
- Ο Θωμάς έφαγε το τελευταίο μπισκότο.Tom ate the last cookie.This sentence shows how to use μπισκότο when referring to a single item that has been eaten.Tatoeba #10673950 by amoeba, translation #10659708 by CK
- Θέλω ένα κουλουράκι, παρακαλώ.I would like a cookie, please.
- Όλοι αγάπησαν τα κούλουρα που έφτιαξες.Everyone loved the cookies you made.
- Θέλεις ένα μπισκότο με το τσάι;Theleis ena biskoto me to tsaï;Do you want a cookie with your tea?
- Αυτό το μπισκότο είναι πολύ γλυκό.Afto to biskoto einai poly glyko.This cookie is very sweet.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are having tea in the kitchen.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις κάποιο μπισκότο για το τσάι;Écheis kápio mpiskóto gia to tsái?Do you have a cookie for the tea?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, υπάρχουν στο πιατόρο, Γιώργο.Nai, ypárchoun sto piátoro, Giórgo.Yes, there are some on the plate, Giorgos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι το αγαπημένο μου μπισκότο!Eínai to agapiméno mou mpiskóto!It is my favorite cookie!
- Ελένη EleniΧαίρομαι που σου αρέσει, Γιώργο.Chaíromai pou sou arései, Giórgo.I am glad you like it, Giorgos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries μπισκότο, βούτημα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μπισκότο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
