σκόρδο
skórdoneuter
Garlic in Greek is σκόρδο (skórdo).
Meaning: plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
σκόρδο is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
skórdo
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, σκόρδο is traditionally used in folk magic to repel the 'evil eye' and protect households from malevolent spirits.
- The modern word σκόρδο descends from the Ancient Greek word σκόροδον, which is thought to have been borrowed from a non-Greek language used in the Mediterranean antiquity.
- The Greek word for garlic, σκόρδο, is the root of 'skordalia', a traditional dip where the garlic is so potent it often acts as the main ingredient rather than a seasoning.
Examples in context
- Το σκόρδο κάνει καλό στην υγεία.Garlic is good for one's health.This sentence is useful for discussing the health benefits of σκόρδο.Tatoeba #5309372 by Zeus, translation #5309373 by Luornu
- Το σκόρδο δεν είναι φρούτο.Garlic is not a fruit.This sentence is useful for clarifying that σκόρδο is not a fruit.Tatoeba #11142634 by carlosalberto, translation #11142633 by carlosalberto
- Το σκόρδο μυρίζει πολύ.To skordo myrizei poli.The garlic smells a lot.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are shopping for ingredients in a market.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΧρειαζόμαστε σκόρδο για το φαγητό.Chriazomaste skordo gia to fago.We need garlic for the food.
- Ελένη EleniΈχουμε ήδη σκόρδο στο σπίτι;Echoume idi skordo sto spiti;Do we already have garlic at home?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι, πρέπει να αγοράσουμε σκόρδο.Ochi, prepei na agorasoume skordo.No, we must buy garlic.
- Ελένη EleniΤότε ας πάρουμε λίγο σκόρδο.Tote as paroume ligo skordo.Then let's get some garlic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “garlic” translations and entries σκόρδο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σκόρδο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
