κράκερ
kraker
The Greek word for cracker is κράκερ (kraker).
The term refers to a crispy, baked bread product that is typically salty or savoury.
Meaning: crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, the term Κολοκυθοκράκια is used specifically to mean zucchini crackers.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kraker.
Did you know?
- Salty crackers are often incorporated into a μεζές, which is a collection of small appetizers meant to be shared.
- Despite using κράκερ for commercial snacks, Greeks use the word τραγανό to describe the actual sensation of 'crunchiness' in any food.
- Instead of looking for English-style crackers, many Greeks reach for παξιμάδια, which are traditional dried rusks.
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ φέρτε μου ένα πιάτο με κράκερ.Please bring me a plate with crackers.
- Θέλω ένα κράκερ με τυρί.Thelo ena kráker me tirí.I want a cracker with cheese.
- Αυτό το κράκερ είναι πολύ αλμυρό.Afto to kráker einai poly almuro.This cracker is very salty.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are preparing a snack platter.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, πού είναι το κράκερ;Kósta, poú eínai to kráker?Kostas, where is the cracker?
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πάνω στο τραπέζι, Κυριακή.Eínai páno sto trapézi, Kyriakí.It is on the table, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτά τα κράκερ φαίνονται νόστιμα.Aftá ta kráker faínontai nóstima.These crackers look tasty.
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, τα αγόρασα χθες.Nai, ta agórasa chthes.Yes, I bought them yesterday.
