αγγούρι
angoúri/aŋˈɡu.ɾi/neuter
The Greek word for cucumber is αγγούρι (angoúri).
αγγούρι is a neuter noun used to refer to the edible fruit of the cucumber plant.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of αγγούρι is αγγούρια.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /aŋˈɡu.ɾi/. The stress is on the second syllable: angoúri.
Did you know?
- In Greek slang, calling someone an αγγούρι can imply they are naive or a 'greenhorn'.
- The word αγγούρι may have originated from the Arabic word عَجُّور, which also means 'cucumber'.
- Greek has a separate synonym for cucumber, αντζούρι, which reveals the influence of different foreign languages on the same plant.
Examples in context
- αγγούρια και ντομάτες σαλάταCucumber and tomato saladThis sentence shows how to use αγγούρι in the context of a salad.
- Το αγγούρι είναι πράσινο.The cucumber is green.This sentence describes a physical property of αγγούρι.Tatoeba #11150737 by carlosalberto, translation #11111394 by shekitten
- Θα ήθελα ένα αγγούρι για τη σαλάτα μου, παρακαλώ.I would like a cucumber for my salad, please.
- Θέλω ένα αγγούρι για τη σαλάτα.Thelo ena angouri gia ti salata.I want a cucumber for the salad.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are shopping at a grocery store.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚυριάκη, χρειαζόμαστε ένα αγγούρι.Kyriáki, chreiazómaste éna angoúri.Kyriaki, we need a cucumber.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχουμε ήδη δύο στο σπίτι.Échoume ídi dýo sto spíti.We already have two at home.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤότε μην πάρουμε άλλο αγγούρι.Tóte min pároume állo angoúri.Then let's not get another cucumber.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣυμφωνώ, ας πάρουμε κάτι άλλο.Symfonó, as pároume káti állo.I agree, let's get something else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations and entries αγγούρι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγγούρι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
