βραδινό
vradinóneuter
The English word "dinner" can be translated into Greek using several terms, most commonly βραδινό (vradinó). Wiktionary also lists δείπνο (deípno) and κύριο γεύμα (kýrio gévma).
Meaning: evening meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| βραδινό | vradinó | neuter |
| δείπνο | deípno | neuter |
| κύριο γεύμα | kýrio gévma | neuter |
The terms are used to refer to the evening meal. When speaking about eating your dinner, it is common in Greek to use the verb τρώω (to eat) directly with the meal name, such as in the phrase τρως βραδινό.
What does it mean word for word?
The word βραδινό is the neuter form of the adjective for "evening", used here as a noun to mean "the evening meal".
Which one should you use?
κύριο γεύμα specifically refers to the "main meal" of the day.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a noun in this context, βραδινό is neuter and takes the neuter definite article το.
How do you pronounce it?
vradinó
Did you know?
- In Greece, βραδινό is typically eaten much later than in English-speaking countries, often starting between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- The word γεύμα originates from the Ancient Greek word for 'taste'.
- Because Greek dinner happens so late, it is common to have a 'meze' or small plate of appetizers long before the actual βραδινό begins.
Examples in context
- Τι ώρα τρως βραδινό;What time do you eat dinner?This sentence is useful for asking about the time someone eats βραδινό.Tatoeba #5488486 by Zeus, translation #1696819 by Amastan
- Τι είχες για βραδινό;What did you have for dinner?This sentence is useful for asking what someone ate for βραδινό.Tatoeba #5522441 by Zeus, translation #5203256 by CK
- Ο Τομ μελετάει μετά το βραδινό.Tom studies after dinner.This sentence is useful for describing an activity occurring after βραδινό.Tatoeba #5565281 by Zeus, translation #5558248 by CK
- Σε περιμένω για ένα βραδινό στο σπίτι.I'm waiting for you for a dinner at home.
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are deciding what to eat at home.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤι θα φάμε για βραδινό;Ti tha fame gia vradino;What are we eating for dinner?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλω ένα καλό βραδινό.Thelo ena kalo vradino.I want a good dinner.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα ετοιμάσω κάτι γρήγορο.Tha etomaso kati grigoro.I will prepare something quick.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕντάξει, σε ευχαριστώ πολύ.Entaxei, se efcharisto poli.Okay, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dinner” translations and entries βραδινό, δείπνο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γεύμα, δείπνο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
