ώρα για δείπνο
óra gia deípno
The English phrase "dinner time" is translated into Greek as ώρα για δείπνο (óra gia deípno).
This phrase refers to the time of day when the evening meal is eaten.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter ώρα δείπνου in more formal contexts or ώρα φαγητού in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
óra gia deípno
When do people say it?
In Greece, dinner is usually served late in the evening, typically around 8 PM or even later.
Did you know?
- In some Greek households, δείπνο is specifically the light meal eaten late, while the main heavy meal of the day is eaten at 'lunch time'.
- The word ώρα shares a common ancestor with the English word 'year', as both stem from an ancient root relating to seasons and cycles of time.
- Because Greek dining culture prioritizes social connection, ώρα για δείπνο often signals the start of a multi-hour event rather than a scheduled appointment.
Examples in context
- Θα θέλαμε να σας προσκαλέσουμε σε μια επίσημη εκδήλωση στην ώρα δείπνου.We'd like to invite you to a formal event at dinner time.
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are in the kitchen.
- Ελένη EleniΝίκο, είναι ώρα για δείπνο!Niko, einai ora gia deipno!Nikos, it is dinner time!
- Νίκος NikosΈρχομαι σε πέντε λεπτά.Erchomai se pente lepta.I am coming in five minutes.
- Ελένη EleniΠλένε τα χέρια σου τώρα.Plene ta cheria sou tora.Wash your hands now.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, Ελένη, έρχομαι.Entaxei, Eleni, erchomai.Okay, Eleni, I am coming.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries για, δείπνο, ώρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
