λάιμ
láim
The Greek word for lime is λάιμ (láim).
λάιμ refers to the green citrus fruit.
Meaning: green citrus fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
láim
Did you know?
- While λάιμ is used for the fruit, a Greek speaker might actually call a lime 'λεμόνι' (lemon) in casual conversation. In many Greek households, 'lemon' is used as a generic term for any small, sour citrus fruit.
- Unlike many Greek fruits with ancient roots, λάιμ is a relatively recent addition to the vocabulary. Most fruit names in Greek derive from Ancient Greek, but this word was imported to match international botanical standards.
- Greek has no native ancient word for λάιμ because the fruit was not native to the Mediterranean basin during the classical period.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα ένα ποτό με λάιμ, παρακαλώ.I would like a drink with lime, please.
- Μπορώ να έχω λίγο λάιμ, παρακαλώ;Can I have some lime, please?
- Το λάιμ είναι πολύ ξινό.To laim íne polý xinó.The lime is very sour.
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- Κώστας KostasΈχουμε λάιμ στο ψυγείο, Ελένη;Echoume laim sto psygeio, Eleni?Do we have lime in the fridge, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, Κώστα, υπάρχουν δύο στο κάτω ράφι.Nai, Kosta, yparchoun dyo sto kato rafi.Yes, Kostas, there are two on the bottom shelf.
- Κώστας KostasΜπορείς να μου τα δώσεις παρακαλώ;Boreis na mou ta doseis parakalo?Can you give them to me, please?
- Ελένη EleniΟρίστε, ορίστε το λάιμ.Oriste, oriste to laim.Here you go, here is the lime.
