ζεστή σοκολάτα
zestí sokoláta
ζεστή σοκολάτα (zestí sokoláta) is the Greek phrase for hot chocolate.
This phrase refers to a warm drink made from cocoa or melted chocolate and milk.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective ζεστή (hot) and the noun σοκολάτα (chocolate).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, people may use the term ζεστή χοκολάτα for hot chocolate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ζεστή is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun σοκολάτα.
How do you pronounce it?
zestí sokoláta
Did you know?
- In Greece, hot chocolate is often served as a thick, pudding-like consistency, similar to the Italian 'cioccolata calda', rather than a thin liquid.
- In Greek, 'hot' can be expressed by ζεστή for warmth or καυτό for extreme heat, so calling a drink καυτή σοκολάτα would imply it is dangerously hot to the touch.
- If you order σοκολάτα without the word ζεστή in a Greek confectionery, you are more likely to be served a chocolate bar or a bonbon than a drink.
Examples in context
- Ποιος θέλει λίγη ζεστή σοκολάτα;Who wants some hot chocolate?This sentence shows how to offer some ζεστή σοκολάτα to others.Tatoeba #5606962 by Zeus, translation #1706 by CK
- Θέλεις μια ζεστή σοκολάτα για το πρωινό;Thélis mia zestí sokoláta gia to proinó;Do you want a hot chocolate for breakfast?
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are at a cafe on a rainy day.
- Μαρία MariaΤι θα παρήγγειλες, Νίκο;Ti tha paríngileis, Níko?What will you order, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΘα πάρω μια ζεστή σοκολάτα.Tha páro mia zestí sokoláta.I will have a hot chocolate.
- Μαρία MariaΚαλή επιλογή, είναι υπέροχη εδώ.Kalí epilogí, einai ypérochi edó.Good choice, it is wonderful here.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ, Μαρία!Efcharistó, María!Thank you, Maria!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
