How to Say "Grass" in Greek - How To Say Guide

γρασίδι

grasídi

The Greek word for grass is γρασίδι (grasídi).

Meaning: ground cover plant (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form is γρασίδι, and the plural form is γρασίδια, which translates to grasses or blades of grass.

The romanization is grasídi.

The term γαζόν is used specifically for a manicured lawn and is an imported word from the French 'gazon'.
In Greek, the concept of 'grass' is often split between γρασίδι for lawn-like grass and χόρτο for wild grass or fodder. Using γρασίδι to describe a wild meadow might sound overly manicured to a native speaker.
The word γρασίδι is actually a diminutive, meaning it linguistically implies a 'little grass' or 'small blade of grass'.

Ας κάτσουμε εδώ στο γρασίδι.
Let's sit here on the grass.
This sentence shows how to use γρασίδι when suggesting a place to sit.
Tatoeba #4357323 by Tensai, translation #61693 by CK
Το γρασίδι είναι πράσινο.
The grass is green.
This sentence uses γρασίδι to describe the color of the plant.
Tatoeba #11383299 by carlosalberto, translation #4308361 by Wuzzy
Δεν υπάρχει κανένα γρασίδι στη Σελήνη.
There's no grass on the moon.
This sentence uses γρασίδι to state its absence in a specific location.
Tatoeba #3671370 by carlosalberto, translation #9435055 by CK
Ξέρεις πως λέγεται το grass στα Ελληνικά;
Do you know how to say 'grass' in Greek?
Ναι, λέγεται 'γρασίδι'.
Yes, it's called 'grasídi'.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Kostas and Maria are talking about their backyard.

Κώστας Kostas

Πρέπει να κόψω το γρασίδι σήμερα.
Prepei na kopso to grasidi simera.
I need to cut the grass today.
Μαρία Maria

Είναι πολύ ψηλό φέτος.
Einai poly psilo fetos.
It is very tall this year.
Κώστας Kostas

Ναι, το γρασίδι μεγάλωσε γρήγορα.
Nai, to grasidi megalose grigora.
Yes, the grass grew quickly.
Μαρία Maria

Θέλω να σε βοηθήσω.
Thelo na se voithiso.
I want to help you.

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