Τρώω
Troo/ˈtɾo.o/
The English phrase "I eat" is translated into Greek as Τρώω (Troo).
Τρώω is used to express the act of consuming food.
Which one should you use?
While Τρώω is the standard way to express this, the word Τσιμπώ can be used as a colloquial and playful alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense form Τρώω is versatile and covers both the simple present "I eat" and the present continuous "I am eating".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtɾo.o/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are eating very quickly or greedily, a Greek speaker might say you are λοιμοφάγω (literally 'eating like a plague'), though this is quite hyperbolic.
- In Greek, you can say με τρώει (it eats me) to describe an itch or a nagging feeling of guilt that you cannot ignore.
- The word Τρώω comes from the Ancient Greek verb τρώγω, which specifically referred to the action of gnawing or chewing on something hard.
Examples in context
- Τρώω κρέας τρείς φορές την εβδομάδα.I eat meat three times a week.This sentence is useful for describing how often you eat meat.Tatoeba #2404530 by mululatv, translation #1492179 by CK
- Τρώω.I eat.This sentence is useful for stating the simple action of eating.Tatoeba #3081519 by Zeus, translation #1120797 by cntrational
- Τρώω τα πάντα.I eat everything.This sentence is useful for expressing that you eat everything.Tatoeba #5480313 by Zeus, translation #2100009 by AlanF_US
- Τρώω κάθε μέραI eat every day
- Καταναλώνω υγιεινά τρόφιμαI eat healthy food
- Τί θα φάω απόψε;What will I eat tonight?
- Τσίμπα λίγο από αυτόHave a little bit of this
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Example conversation
Eleni and Dimitris are talking about their lunch.
- Ελένη EleniΤι τρως, Δημήτρη;Ti tros, Dimitri?What are you eating, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤρώω μια σαλάτα.Troo mia salata.I am eating a salad.
- Ελένη EleniΜοιάζει νόστιμη!Moiazei nostimi!It looks delicious!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι, θέλεις να δοκιμάσεις;Einai, theleis na dokimaseis?It is, do you want to taste it?
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry τρώω.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τρώω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
