χοτ ντογκ
chot ntogkneuter
The English phrase 'hot dog' is translated into Greek as χοτ ντογκ (chot ntogk).
χοτ ντογκ refers to a frankfurter served in a bun.
Meaning: frankfurter in a bun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
chot ntogk
Did you know?
- In Greece, the 'hot dog' experience is closely tied to 'periptero' culture, where small newsstands and kiosks serve these quickly to pedestrians on the go.
- While χοτ ντογκ is used for the American style, Greeks often prefer a σάντουιτς with λουκάνικο, which uses a traditional Greek sausage and usually lacks the soft bun.
- If you see 'hot dog' written in Greek script as χοτ ντογκ, it is a signal that the food item is likely a Western-style fast food rather than a traditional Greek sausage.
Examples in context
- Θέλω ένα χοτ ντογκ, παρακαλώ.Thélo éna chot ntogk, parakaló.I want one hot dog, please.
- Αυτό το χοτ ντογκ είναι πολύ πικάντικο.Aftó to chot ntogk eínai polý pikántiko.This hot dog is very spicy.
- Θα παραγγείλουμε ένα χοτ ντογκ για να μοιραστούμε.Tha parangíloume éna chot ntogk gia na moirastóume.We will order one hot dog to share.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are at a street food stand.
- Μαρία MariaΚώστα, θέλεις ένα χοτ ντογκ;Kósta, thélis éna hot dog?Kostas, do you want a hot dog?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, θα ήθελα ένα με μουστάρδα.Nai, tha íthela éna me mostárda.Yes, I would like one with mustard.
- Μαρία MariaΘα πάρω και ένα χοτ ντογκ για μένα.Tha páro kai éna hot dog gia ména.I will get a hot dog for myself too.
- Κώστας KostasΤέλεια, ευχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία!Télia, efcharistó polý, María!Great, thank you very much, Maria!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot dog” translations and entries χοτ ντογκ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
