χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά
choris galaktokomika
To say no dairy in Greek, use χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά (choris galaktokomika).
χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά is the standard way to state a dairy-free requirement in restaurants or shops. To ask whether a dish contains dairy, say Περιέχει γαλακτοκομικά. To explain an intolerance, Δεν τρώω γαλακτοκομικά λόγω δυσανεξίας means I don't eat dairy products due to intolerance.
What does it mean word for word?
χωρίς means without and γαλακτοκομικά means dairy products.
Which one should you use?
Adding προϊόντα, products, gives χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά προϊόντα, which is slightly more formal and explicit. Useful single words are γάλα for milk, τυρί for cheese and γιαούρτι for yogurt.
How does it change in a sentence?
γαλακτοκομικά is a neuter plural noun, which is why it covers dairy products in general.
How do you pronounce it?
Romanized it reads choris galaktokomika. The ch is a throaty sound like the ch in the Scottish word loch.
When do people say it?
Cheese and yogurt appear in many Greek dishes and pies, so it is worth asking about dairy even for dishes that look plain.
Did you know?
- The word γαλακτοκομικά shares its root with 'galaxy'. This is because the Milky Way is called Γαλαξίας in Greek, reflecting the ancient belief that the stars looked like spilled milk.
- Many traditional Greek desserts that appear vegan or dairy-free are greased with βούτυρο, which means 'butter'. Using the phrase χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά is necessary even for sweets that look like they contain no milk.
- The word χωρίς comes from the Ancient Greek χωρίς, which meant 'separate' or 'apart from'. In a modern context, it has evolved to mean 'without' when describing the absence of an ingredient.
Examples in context
- Αυτό το γλυκό είναι χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά.Afto to glyko einai choris galaktokomika.This dessert is without dairy.
- Θέλω κάτι χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά, παρακαλώ.Thelo kati choris galaktokomika, parakalo.I want something with no dairy, please.
- Έχετε κάποια σούπα χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά;Echete kapia soupa choris galaktokomika;Do you have any soup with no dairy?
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, τι θα παραγγείλεις;Níko, ti tha parangíleis?Nikos, what are you going to order?
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω έναν λατέ χωρίς γαλακτοκομικά.Thélo énan laté chorís galaktokomiká.I want a latte with no dairy.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλεις γάλα σόγιας ή κókου;Théleis gála sóyias í kókou?Do you want soy or coconut milk?
- Νίκος NikosΓάλα σόγιας είναι τέλειο.Gála sóyias eínai téleio.Soy milk is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χωρίς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
