επιδόρπιο
epidórpioneuter
Dessert in Greek is επιδόρπιο (epidórpio). Wiktionary also lists γλυκό (glykó).
Meaning: sweet confection served as the last course of a meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| επιδόρπιο | epidórpio | neuter |
| γλυκό | glykó | neuter |
The term refers to a sweet confection served as the final course of a meal. The word γλυκό is also used to mean a sweet treat or dessert, and it can function as both a noun meaning 'a sweet' and a neuter adjective meaning 'sweet'.
Which one should you use?
While επιδόρπιο is the formal term for a dessert course, the word γλυκό is more commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to any sweet treat or dessert.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both επιδόρπιο and γλυκό are neuter nouns. The neuter noun γλυκό becomes γλυκά in its plural form to refer to 'sweets' or various types of confectionery.
How do you pronounce it?
epidórpio
Did you know?
- The word γλυκό is the root of the English word 'glucose', which comes from the Greek word for 'sweet'.
- In Greece, γλυκό can refer to 'spoon sweets', which are whole fruits preserved in thick syrup and served in small amounts with water.
- While γλυκό means 'sweet', it is also used as a term of endearment for a person who is 'sweet' or 'kind'.
Examples in context
- Ποιο είναι το αγαπημένο σας επιδόρπιο;What's your favorite dessert?This sentence is useful for asking about a person's favorite επιδόρπιο.Tatoeba #5433308 by Zeus, translation #906742 by CK
- Θέλετε γλυκό;Do you want dessert?This sentence is useful for offering someone γλυκό.Tatoeba #3750308 by ggia, translation #6532311 by CK
- Το επιδόρπιο είναι παγωτό.The dessert is ice cream.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific επιδόρπιο.Tatoeba #11130020 by carlosalberto, translation #11130018 by carlosalberto
- Το επιδόρπιο ήταν παραδοσιακό γλυκό από την Κρήτη.The dessert was a traditional sweet from Crete.
- Ας πάμε να φάμε ένα γλυκάκι μετά το γεύμα.Let's go have a dessert after the meal.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις να παραγγείλουμε ένα επιδόρπιο, Νίκο;Théleis na parangeíloume éna epidórpio, Níko?Do you want us to order a dessert, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, ακούγεται πολύ καλή ιδέα.Nai, akoúgetai polý kalí idéa.Yes, that sounds like a very good idea.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι επιδόρπιο θα διαλέγεις από τη λίστα;Ti epidórpio tha dialégeis apó ti lísta?Which dessert will you choose from the list?
- Νίκος NikosΘα πάρω το σοκολατένιο κέικ.Tha páro to sokolaténio kéik.I will have the chocolate cake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dessert” translations and entries επιδόρπιο, γλυκό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
