κουζίνα
kouzína/kuˈzi.na/feminine
The English word 'kitchen' is translated into Greek as κουζίνα (kouzína). If unsure, use κουζίνα. Wiktionary also lists μαγειρείο (mageireío).
Meaning: room (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κουζίνα | kouzína | /kuˈzi.na/ | feminine |
| μαγειρείο | mageireío | neuter |
κουζίνα is used to refer to the domestic room in a house where food is prepared.
Which one should you use?
κουζίνα refers specifically to a domestic kitchen in a home, whereas μαγειρείο is used for a commercial kitchen, such as those found in a restaurant or an eatery.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cyprus, the variation κουζίνι is predominantly used to mean kitchen.
How does it change in a sentence?
κουζίνα is a feminine noun. When you want to express possession or the phrase 'of the kitchen', the noun changes to its genitive form, της κουζίνας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kuˈzi.na/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word κουζίνα is borrowed from Venetan, reflecting the historical influence of Venice on Greek trade and language.
- The Greek word κουζίνα is not only the room but also refers to the stove or the cooking appliance itself.
- The Greek term for a commercial kitchen, μαγειρείο, is directly related to the verb 'μαγειρεύω', which means 'to cook'.
Examples in context
- Θα 'μαι στην κουζίνα.I'll be in the kitchen.This sentence is useful for stating your current location.Tatoeba #5612950 by Zeus, translation #2546722 by CK
- Είναι ο μπαμπάς στην κουζίνα;Is Dad in the kitchen?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is in the kitchen.Tatoeba #1498155 by glavkos, translation #5229074 by jaxhere
- Ο Tom άνοιξε το ντουλάπι της κουζίνας.Tom opened the kitchen cabinet.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving a part of the kitchen, using the genitive form κουζίνας.Tatoeba #4839073 by ciccione, translation #2541677 by CK
- Περιμένω μέσα στην κουζίναI'm waiting in the kitchen.
- Η κουζίνα σου είναι πολύ όμορφη!Your kitchen is very beautiful!
- Θα συναντηθούμε στο κουζινάκι το βράδυ;Shall we meet in the kitchenette tonight?
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are in their apartment.
- Μαρία MariaΗ κουζίνα είναι πολύ μεγάλη.I kouzina einai poly megali.The kitchen is very big.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, και είναι φωτεινή.Ne, kai einai foteini.Yes, and it is bright.
- Μαρία MariaΘέλεις να μαγειρέψουμε στην κουζίνα;Theleis na mageirepsoumen stin kouzina;Do you want to cook in the kitchen?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕντάξει, πάμε εκεί.Entaxei, pame ekei.Okay, let's go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kitchen” translations and entries κουζίνα, μαγειρείο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κουζίνα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
