μεγάλη μπύρα
megáli býra
Large beer in Greek is μεγάλη μπύρα (megáli býra).
This phrase is used to refer to a serving of beer provided in a large glass or a large bottle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective μεγάλη (large) is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun μπύρα (beer).
How do you pronounce it?
megáli býra
Did you know?
- The adjective μεγάλη also means 'great' or 'big' in a historical sense. It is the same word used to describe 'Great Alexander' (Αλέξανδρος ο Μέγας), though the gender form changes.
- The word μπύρα is a loanword that entered Greek via German or Italian. It adapts the European root to fit Greek phonology, which lacks a native word for the beverage.
- In a Greek tavern, ordering a μεγάλη μπύρα usually results in a 500ml bottle rather than a pint glass. The beer is typically served with the bottle and a separate glass on the side.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα μία μεγάλη μπύρα, παρακαλώ.I would like one large beer, please.
- Δώσε μια μεγάλη μπύρα.Give me a large beer.
- Θα πάρω μια μεγάλη μπύρα.I'll have a large beer.
- Θέλω μια μεγάλη μπύρα, παρακαλώ.Thelo mia megali bira, parakalo.I want a large beer, please.
- Μια μεγάλη μπύρα είναι αρκετή για μένα.Mia megali bira einai arekti gia mena.A large beer is enough for me.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are ordering drinks at a bar.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚώστα, τι θα πιεις;Kósta, ti tha pieis?Kostas, what will you drink?
- Κώστας KostasΘέλω μια μεγάλη μπύρα.Thélo mia megáli mpýra.I want a large beer.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαι εγώ θα πιώ την ίδια.Kai egó tha pió tin ídia.I will drink the same.
- Κώστας KostasΤέλεια, παραγγέλνω τώρα.Télia, parangélno tóra.Perfect, I am ordering now.
