μαργαρίτα
margarítafeminine
The Greek word for daisy is μαργαρίτα (margaríta).
μαργαρίτα refers to the flower species Bellis perennis. Additionally, this word is used as a common female given name in Greece.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Etymologically, the word μαργαρίτα is the same as the word for pearl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of μαργαρίτα is μαργαρίτες.
How do you pronounce it?
margaríta
Did you know?
- While μαργαρίτα refers to the daisy, Greek speakers often use the same word generically for any white flower with a yellow center, such as a chamomile.
- The name Μαργαρίτα is an old-fashioned name in Greece, and today it is more likely to be encountered as a name for a grandmother than a baby.
- The word μαργαρίτα can be used as a term of endearment, much like 'darling', because of its precious association with pearls.
Examples in context
- Η μαργαρίτα είναι λευκή.The daisy is white.This sentence describes the color of the μαργαρίτα.Tatoeba #5504738 by Zeus, translation #3657396 by kerbear407
- Μια μαργαρίτα βρίσκεται στον κήπο.Mia margaríta vrísketai ston kípo.A daisy is in the garden.
- Αυτή η μαργαρίτα είναι πολύ ωραία.Aftí i margaríta eínai polý oreá.This daisy is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are walking in a field of flowers.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοίτα, Μαρία, μια όμορφη μαργαρίτα!Koíta, María, mia ómorfi margaríta!Look, Maria, a beautiful daisy!
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πράγματι πολύ χαριτωμένη.Eínai prágmati polý charitoméni.It really is very cute.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝα την κόψω για σένα;Na tin kópsō gia séna?Shall I pick it for you?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, ας μείνει στη φύση.Óchi, as méinei sti fýsi.No, let it stay in nature.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations and entries μαργαρίτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
