χάμπουργκερ
chámpourgker/ˈxam.buɾ.ɟeɾ/neuter
The Greek word for hamburger is χάμπουργκερ (chámpourgker). It is also spelled χάμπεργκερ (chámpergker).
Meaning: sandwich (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| χάμπουργκερ | chámpourgker | /ˈxam.buɾ.ɟeɾ/ | neuter |
| χάμπεργκερ | chámpergker | alternative form |
χάμπουργκερ is used to refer to a hamburger sandwich. In casual conversation, people often use the word Μπιφτέκι, which technically refers to a beef patty but is commonly used to mean hamburger.
Which one should you use?
χάμπεργκερ is an alternative spelling of χάμπουργκερ.
How does it change in a sentence?
χάμπουργκερ is a neuter noun. It does not change its form when used in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as chámpourgker. The stress is on the first of the three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word 'μπιφτέκι' can also be used figuratively in Greek to describe someone who is slightly stout or heavy-set, a nuance 'χάμπουργκερ' does not possess.
- While 'χάμπουργκερ' is used for the American-style sandwich, if you want a classic Greek burger, you should look for 'μπιφτέκι' served with herbs like oregano or mint.
- If a menu lists 'μπιφτέκια' (the plural of 'μπιφτέκι'), you are likely ordering multiple meat patties rather than multiple sandwiches.
Examples in context
- Θέλω ένα χάμπουργκερ με πατάτες.Thelo ena chamourgker me patates.I want a hamburger with fries.
- Αυτό το χάμπουργκερ είναι πολύ νόστιμο.Afto to chamourgker einai poly nostimo.This hamburger is very delicious.
- Πού μπορώ να βρω ένα καλό χάμπουργκερ;Pou boro na vro ena kalo chamourgker;Where can I find a good hamburger?
Example conversation
Giorgos and Kyriaki are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚυριακή, θέλεις ένα χάμπουργκερ;Kyriakí, thélis éna chámbourger?Kyriaki, do you want a hamburger?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, Γιώργο, ακούγεται υπέροχα!Nai, Giórgo, akoúgetai ypérocha!Yes, Giorgos, that sounds great!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα παραγγείλω ένα χάμπουργκερ και για μένα.Tha parangílo éna chámbourger kai gia ména.I will order a hamburger for myself too.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤέλεια, ας πάμε τώρα στο εστιατόριο.Télia, as páme tóra sto estiatório.Perfect, let's go to the restaurant now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hamburger” translations and entries χάμπουργκερ, χάμπεργκερ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
