χωριάτικη σαλάτα
choriátiki salátafeminine
The English phrase 'greek salad' is χωριάτικη σαλάτα (choriátiki saláta) in Greek.
Meaning: salad (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective χωριάτικη literally means 'village' or 'rustic'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine, so the adjective χωριάτικη must end in –η to agree with the feminine noun σαλάτα.
How do you pronounce it?
choriátiki saláta
When do people say it?
In Greece, a 'Greek salad' is more commonly referred to as a 'village salad' (χωριάτικη σαλάτα) rather than a 'Greek salad'.
Did you know?
- The word σαλάτα shares a common ancestor with the English word 'salary', as both trace back to the Latin word for 'salt' which was used to pay workers.
- In Greece, adding lettuce to a χωριάτικη σαλάτα is considered a mistake and is generally not done in traditional tavernas.
- It is a common Greek custom to soak up the leftover olive oil and vinegar from a χωριάτικη σαλάτα using pieces of crusty bread.
Examples in context
- Μια χωριάτικη σαλάτα, παρακαλώ.A traditional Greek salad, please.
- Θέλω μια χωριάτικη σαλάτα, παρακαλώ.Thelo mia choriatiki salata, parakalo.I want a greek salad, please.
- Η χωριάτικη σαλάτα είναι πολύ φρέσκια.I choriatiki salata einai poly freskia.The greek salad is very fresh.
- Μπορώ να έχω μια χωριάτικη σαλάτα;Boro na echo mia choriatiki salata;Can I have a greek salad?
Example conversation
George and Maria are ordering food at a restaurant.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι θα φάμε σήμερα, Μαρία;Ti tha fáme símera, María?What shall we eat today, Maria?
- Μαρία MariaΘέλω οπωσδήποτε μια χωριάτικη σαλάτα.Thélo oposdípota mia choriátiki saláta.I definitely want a Greek salad.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚι εγώ θα πάρω το ίδιο.Ki egó tha páro to ídio.I will have the same.
- Μαρία MariaΤότες,ς παραγγέλνουμε δύο.Tótes, parangélnoume dýo.Then, let's order two.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greek salad” translations and entries χωριάτικη σαλάτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σαλάτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
