λεμονάδα
lemonádafeminine
The English phrase "lemonade" is λεμονάδα (lemonáda) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists λεμονίτα (lemoníta).
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| λεμονάδα | lemonáda | feminine |
| λεμονίτα | lemoníta | feminine |
The term refers to a still beverage.
What does it mean word for word?
λεμονάδα is derived from the word λεμόνι (lemon) and the suffix -άδα, which is a common way to form nouns for beverages or substances made from a specific ingredient.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of λεμονάδα is λεμονάδες.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lemonáda.
Did you know?
- The word λεμονάδα was borrowed into Greek from the Venetan language łimonada.
- In some Greek contexts, the suffix -άδα used in λεμονάδα is the same linguistic mechanism used to describe a 'cloud of dust' or a 'swarm of bees', turning a single object into a collective substance.
- The Greek λεμονάδα can refer to a simple infusion of lemon and water without any mention of sugar, unlike the strictly sweet English expectation.
Examples in context
- Μια λεμονάδα παρακαλώOne lemonade, please.
- Καλημέρα! Μια λεμονάδα παρακαλώ.Good morning! One lemonade, please.
- Η λεμονάδα είναι πολύ δροσερή.I lemonáda íne polý droserí.The lemonade is very refreshing.
- Θα ήθελα μια λεμονάδα, παρακαλώ.Tha íthela mia lemonáda, parakaló.I would like a lemonade, please.
- Μου αρέσει η δική σου λεμονάδα.Mou arési i dikí sou lemonáda.I like your lemonade.
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are at a cafe.
- Κώστας KostasΤι θα πιεις, Αναστασία;Ti tha pieis, Anastasia?What will you drink, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλω μια λεμονάδα με πάγο.Thélo mia lemonáda me págo.I want a lemonade with ice.
- Κώστας KostasΘα παραγγείλω και για μένα μία.Tha parangeílo kai gia ména mía.I will order one for myself too.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι η καλύτερη επιλογή για σήμερα.Einai i kalýteri epilogí gia símera.It is the best choice for today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemonade” translations and entries λεμονάδα, λεμονίτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λεμονάδα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
