παγωτό
pagotó/paɣoˈto/neuter
The Greek phrase for "ice cream" is παγωτό (pagotó).
παγωτό is a neuter noun used to refer to the frozen dessert.
Meaning: dessert (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word παγωτό is derived from the verb παγώνω (to freeze), and literally means 'frozen thing'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is παγωτά.
How do you pronounce it?
pagotó (/paɣoˈto/)
Did you know?
- In Greece, it is common to find παγωτό flavored with mastic, a resin from the mastic tree that grows only on the island of Chios.
- The word παγωτό shares a root with the English word 'fix', as the ancient Greek root πήγνυμι meant both 'to freeze' and 'to fasten'.
- Greek ice cream culture includes a famous variety called κρέμα, a thick custard-based ice cream that is denser than the standard παγωτό found in supermarkets.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσει το παγωτό.I love ice cream.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the dessert using παγωτό.Tatoeba #1611553 by glavkos, translation #740936 by CK
- Το αγαπημένο μου φαγητό ήταν πάντα το παγωτό.My favorite food has always been ice cream.This sentence is useful for stating that a favorite food has always been παγωτό.Tatoeba #10673766 by amoeba, translation #10671782 by CK
- Θέλω παγωτό.I want ice cream.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for παγωτό.Tatoeba #5593087 by Zeus, translation #2422751 by CM
- Ένα παγωτό παρακαλώOne ice cream, please
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are walking in the city on a hot day.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις πεινάση. Θέλεις ένα παγωτό;Écheis pinási? Thélis éna pagotó?Are you hungry? Do you want an ice cream?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, θα ήθελα ένα παγωτό.Nai, tha íthela éna pagotó.Yes, I would like an ice cream.
- Νίκος NikosΥπάρχει ένα κατάστημα εδώ κοντά.Ypárchei éna katástima edó kontá.There is a shop nearby.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤέλεια, πάμε να πάρουμε!Téleia, páme na pároume!Perfect, let's go get some!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations and entries παγωτό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries παγωτό, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
