μαρούλι
maroúlineuter
The English word 'lettuce' is translated into Greek as μαρούλι (maroúli).
μαρούλι is a neuter noun referring to the leaves of the lettuce plant, which are eaten as a vegetable or a dish.
Meaning: the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form μαρούλι can change depending on its role in a sentence. The genitive singular form is του μαρουλιού (of the lettuce), and the plural form is μαρούλια (lettuces).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is maroúli.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek texts, the concept of eating lettuce was sometimes associated with sleep and relaxation, a cultural nuance that sometimes lingers in how leafy greens are perceived in modern Mediterranean diets.
- The term μαρούλι is sometimes used in folk expressions to describe something that is soft or lacks firmness.
- When ordering a salad in a traditional Greek taverna, simply asking for μαρούλι might result in a plate of plain leaves, whereas 'salata' implies the mixed salad most English speakers expect.
Examples in context
- Πλένει το μαρούλι μου.He washes my lettuce.This sentence shows the use of the form μαρούλι.Tatoeba #5522495 by Zeus, translation #5254811 by Airvian
- Πλένεις το μαρούλι μου.You wash my lettuce.Tatoeba #5522496 by Zeus, translation #5254810 by Airvian
- Περισσότερο από το σίδερο, περισσότερο από το μολύβι, περισσότερο από τον χρυσό, χρειάζομαι τον ηλεκτρισμό. Τον έχω ανάγκη περισσότερο από το αρνάκι ή το χοιρινό ή το μαρούλι ή το αγγουράκι. Τον έχω ανάγκη για τα όνειρά μου.More than iron, more than lead, more than gold I need electricity. I need it more than I need lamb or pork or lettuce or cucumber. I need it for my dreams.Tatoeba #957414 by gyiann, translation #758652 by papabear
- Θα ήθελα μια σαλάτα με μαρούλι, παρακαλώI would like a salad with lettuce, please
Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- Νίκος NikosΜαρία, πού είναι το μαρούλι;Maria, pou einai to marouli?Maria, where is the lettuce?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι στο ψυγείο, Νίκο.Einai sto psygeio, Niko.It is in the fridge, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλεις να κόψω το μαρούλι τώρα;Theleis na kopso to marouli tora?Do you want me to chop the lettuce now?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, σε παρακαλώ.Nai, se parakalo.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lettuce” translations and entries μαρούλι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
