σταφύλι
stafýlineuter
The Greek word for grape is σταφύλι (stafýli).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form σταφύλι is a neuter noun. To refer to multiple grapes, use the plural form σταφύλια. When you want to say 'of the grape' to indicate possession or a relationship, use the genitive singular form του σταφυλιού.
How do you pronounce it?
stafýli
Did you know?
- In Greece, the 'grape' is often referred to as the 'fruit of the gods' because of its association with Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.
- The word σταφύλι comes from the Ancient Greek word σταφυλή, which refers to the cluster of grapes rather than a single individual grape.
- The word 'staphyle' is a root found in many scientific names for plants in the grape family, making the Greek origin of the word appear in botanical Latin across the world.
Examples in context
- Έχεις ένα σταφύλι.You have a grape.This sentence shows how to use σταφύλι to state that someone has a grape.Tatoeba #3881170 by turklehceleri, translation #9131586 by megamanenm
- Τα σταφύλια είναι πολύ νόστιμαGrapes are very tasty.
- Θέλετε ένα σταφύλι;Would you like a grape?
- Πόσο κοστίζει το κιλό των σταφυλιών;How much does a kilo of grapes cost?
- Να σου περάσω σταφύλους;Shall I pass you some grapes?
- Τα σταφύλια είναι το αγαπημένο μου φρούτοGrapes are my favorite fruit.
- Αυτό το σταφύλι είναι πολύ γλυκό.Afto to stafyli einai poly glyko.This grape is very sweet.
- Θέλεις ένα σταφύλι από το μπολ;Theleis ena stafyli apo to bol;Do you want a grape from the bowl?
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργε, δες αυτό το σταφύλι.Giorge, des afto to stafyli.Giorgos, look at this grape.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πράσινο σταφύλι;Einai prasino stafyli;Is it a green grape?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, και είναι πολύ φρέσκο.Ne, kai einai poly fresko.Yes, and it is very fresh.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜου αρέσει πολύ αυτό το σταφύλι.Mou aresei poly afto to stafyli.I like this grape a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grape” translations and entries σταφύλι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σταφύλι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
