How to Say "Mint" in Greek - How To Say Guide

μέντα

ménta

The English word 'mint' (the plant) is translated into Greek as μέντα (ménta).

μέντα is the general term used to refer to the mint plant.

Meaning: plant (noun)

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While μέντα is the general term for mint, the word δυόσμος is specifically used as the common name for spearmint.

μέντα is a feminine noun. Because of this, any adjectives describing it must also be in the feminine form, such as φρέσκια μέντα (fresh mint).

ménta

Greek cuisine often uses mint in savory dishes, such as adding it to sarma (stuffed grape leaves) or sprinkling it on fried zucchini, rather than just in desserts.
Greek has a distinct word, δυόσμος, for spearmint, which literally translates to 'two-smelling' or 'double-scent'.
A person might use the term δροσιά (coolness/dew) to describe the sensation of mint, linking the plant's sensory effect to a specific meteorological phenomenon.

Ο δυόσμος είναι είδος μέντας το οποίο είναι ιθαγενές της Ευρώπης και της Νοτιοδυτικής Ασίας.
Spearmint is a species of mint that is native to Europe and Southwest Asia.
This sentence is useful for identifying that δυόσμος is a species of the plant μέντα.
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Θέλω να φτιάξω ένα δροσιστικό ποτό με δυόσμο.
I want to make a refreshing drink with mint.
Σας προτείνω να καταναλώνετε δίκταμο ως φυσική θεραπεία.
I suggest consuming mint as a natural remedy.
Η μέντα έχει υπέρομο άρωμα.
I menta echei yperomo aroma.
The mint has a wonderful aroma.
Έχω φυτέψει λίγη μέντα στο μπαλκόνι.
Echo fitepsi lihi menta sto balconi.
I have planted some mint on the balcony.

Anastasia and Nikos are in the kitchen.

Αναστασία Anastasia

Νίκο, έχουμε φρέσκια μέντα στον κήπο;
Níko, échoume fréskia ménta ston kípo?
Nikos, do we have fresh mint in the garden?
Νίκος Nikos

Ναι, υπάρχει στην γωνία.
Nai, ypárchei stin gonia.
Yes, there is some in the corner.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Θέλω να βάλω μέντα στο νερό μου.
Thélo na válo ménta sto neró mou.
I want to put mint in my water.
Νίκος Nikos

Είναι μια πολύ καλή ιδέα.
Eínai mia polý kalí idéa.
That is a very good idea.

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