πεσκανδρίτσα
peskandrítsa
The Greek word for monkfish is πεσκανδρίτσα (peskandrítsa).
πεσκανδρίτσα is the noun used to refer to the monkfish.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is peskandrítsa.
Did you know?
- The word πεσκανδρίτσα is a loanword that entered Greek via the Italian word 'pescandrice', which itself stems from the Latin 'pescare' meaning 'to fish'.
- In certain coastal regions of Greece, the πεσκανδρίτσα is nicknamed the 'poor man's lobster' because its firm, white flesh mimics the luxury of crustacean meat.
- The word πεσκανδρίτσα ends in a suffix that is often used in Greek to denote smaller versions of things or to add a sense of familiarity and affection.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα μια μερίδα παπάρδελας, παρακαλώ.I would like a portion of monkfish, please.
- Η πεσκανδρίτσα είναι πολύ γευστική.I peskandritza einai poly geustiki.The monkfish is very tasty.
- Πώς μαγειρεύεις την πεσκανδρίτσα;Pos mageireveis tin peskandritza;How do you cook monkfish?
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- Μαρία MariaΚοιτάξτε, έχουν ψημένη πεσκανδρίτσα.Koítaxte, échoun psiméni peskandrítsa.Look, they have grilled monkfish.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜου αρέσει πολύ η πεσκανδρίτσα.Mou arései polý i peskandrítsa.I like monkfish very much.
- Μαρία MariaΤότε θα παραγγείλουμε δύο μερίδες.Tóte tha parangeíloume dýo merídes.Then we will order two portions.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, συμφωνώ, Μαρία.Nai, symfonó, María.Yes, I agree, Maria.
