σταφύλια
stafýlia
In Greek, grapes is translated as σταφύλια (stafýlia).
The word refers to small, round fruits that grow in bunches on vines.
How does it change in a sentence?
σταφύλια is a neuter plural noun. The singular form is το σταφύλι. To refer to a single grape, use the phrase ένα σταφύλι.
How do you pronounce it?
stafýlia
Did you know?
- The ancient Greek word for grapes is a direct ancestor to the botanical term 'staphylococci', referring to bacteria that cluster like σταφύλια.
- While σταφύλια are eaten fresh, the word σταφίδες is used specifically for raisins, reflecting a distinct linguistic shift for the dried version of the fruit.
- In Greek folklore, grapes are often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy, making the fruit a symbol of liberation and madness.
Examples in context
- Ξαφνικά είδε μπροστά της ένα αμπέλι γεμάτο σταφύλια.Suddenly she saw ahead of her a vine full of grapes.This sentence illustrates seeing a vine full of σταφύλια.Tatoeba #9289609 by Nylez, translation #12345333 by FlinkPoyd
- Μου αρέσουν τα σταφύλια, αλλά δεν μπορώ να φάω τόσο πολύ.I like grapes, but I can't eat so many.This sentence shows expressing a preference for σταφύλια while discussing how much one can eat.Tatoeba #10165223 by abi, translation #34322 by CK
- Καλή επιλογή! Τα σταφύλια είναι πλούσια σε γεύση.Good choice! The grapes are rich in flavor.
- Αγοράζουμε φρέσκα σταφύλια από την αγορά.Agoroume freska stafylia apo tin agora.We are buying fresh grapes from the market.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Kyriaki are shopping at a fruit market.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚυριάκη, θέλεις να πάρουμε κάποια σταφύλια;Kyriáki, thélis na pároume kápoia stafýlia?Kyriaki, do you want us to get some grapes?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, προτιμώ τα κόκκινα σταφύλια.Nai, protimó ta kókkina stafýlia.Yes, I prefer the red grapes.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑυτά φαίνονται πολύ γλυκά.Aftá faínontai polý glyká.These look very sweet.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠάρε λοιπόν μία μεγάλη τσουμαρίδα.Páre loipón mía megáli tsoumarída.Go ahead and take one large bunch then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
