λεμόνι
lemóni/leˈmo.ni/neuter
The Greek word for lemon is λεμόνι (lemóni).
The word refers to the citrus fruit. You might use the expression στύψε ένα λεμόνι when asking someone to squeeze a lemon.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
λεμόνι is a neuter noun. Its plural form is λεμόνια.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /leˈmo.ni/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: lemóni.
Did you know?
- In Greece, calling something a λεμόνι can be a metaphor for a defective product, similar to how an English speaker calls a bad used car a 'lemon'.
- If you use the expression στύψε το λεμόνι, you are not talking about juice, but rather suggesting that someone should exploit a person or a situation to the absolute limit.
- The Greek term λεμόνι shares a distant ancestor with the Sanskrit word nimbū.
Examples in context
- Πίνω τσάι με λεμόνι.I drink tea with lemon.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving the noun λεμόνι.Tatoeba #11141994 by carlosalberto, translation #11141992 by carlosalberto
- Το λεμόνι είναι κίτρινο.The lemon is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the noun λεμόνι.Tatoeba #11150876 by carlosalberto, translation #2730909 by Hybrid
- Παρακαλώ, μπορείτε να μου δώσετε ένα λεμόνι;Excuse me, can you give me a lemon?
- Θέλεις ένα λεμόνι για το νερό σου;Theleis ena lemoni gia to nero sou;Do you want a lemon for your water?
Example conversation
In a sunny kitchen during breakfast.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔημήτρη, έχεις ένα λεμόνι;Dimitri, echeis ena lemoni;Dimitris, do you have a lemon?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είναι στο ψυγείο.Ne, einai sto psigheio.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ.Efcharisto poly.Thank you very much.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠαρακαλώ, Αναστασία.Parakalo, Anastasia.You're welcome, Anastasia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemon” translations and entries λεμόνι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λεμόνι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
