κρέας
kréas/ˈkreas/neuter
The English phrase meat is translated into Greek as κρέας (kréas). If unsure, use κρέας. Wiktionary also lists κρῆς (krês).
Meaning: animal flesh used as food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κρέας | kréas | /ˈkreas/ | neuter |
| κρῆς | krês | neuter |
κρέας refers to animal flesh used as food.
How does it change in a sentence?
κρέας is a neuter noun, so any adjectives or articles modifying it must also be in the neuter gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈkreas/ (kréas).
Did you know?
- The word κρέας shares a common ancestor with the English word 'crude', via the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'raw' or 'unprocessed'.
- In traditional Greek markets, a butcher is called a κασάπης, a word borrowed from Turkish, rather than a word derived from κρέας.
- In Greek culture, offering κρέας during a festive meal is a traditional sign of hospitality and wealth, historically contrasting with the 'Lenten' periods of fasting.
Examples in context
- Δεν τρώω ποτέ κρέας.I never eat meat.This sentence is useful for stating your dietary habits using κρέας.Tatoeba #2404538 by mululatv, translation #257191 by CK
- Θα θέλατε κρέας ή ψάρι;Would you like meat or fish?This sentence is useful for offering a choice between κρέας and fish.Tatoeba #3768367 by glavkos, translation #64136 by Eldad
- Αγόρασε δυο κιλά κρέας.Buy two kilos of meat.This sentence is useful for discussing quantities of κρέας.Tatoeba #5541216 by Zeus, translation #5001016 by PvtMarc
- Αυτό το εστιατόριο έχει εξαιρετικό κρέας.This restaurant has excellent meat.
- Προτιμώ το χοιρινό αντί για το κοτόπουλο.I prefer pork instead of chicken.
- Μπορείτε να μου προτείνετε κάποιο εστιατόριο για να φάω καλό κρέας;Can you recommend a restaurant where I can eat good meat?
- Η γιορτή μας ήταν γεμάτη μοσχαρίσια γεύματα και χοιρινά λουκάνικα.Our celebration was filled with beef meals and pork sausages.
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Example conversation
At a local supermarket.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕλένη, θέλεις να αγοράσουμε κρέας;Eleni, theleis na agorasoume kreas;Eleni, do you want to buy meat?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, προτιμώ μόνο λαχανικά.Ochi, protimo mono lahanika.No, I prefer only vegetables.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίσαι σίγουρη για το κρέας;Eisai sigouri gia to kreas;Are you sure about the meat?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, Γιώργο, δεν το τρώω.Ne, Giorgo, den to troo.Yes, Giorgos, I don't eat it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meat” translations and entries κρέας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κρέας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
