χωρίς κρέας
choris kreas/xoˈɾis ˈkreas/word by word
The Greek phrase for "no meat" is χωρίς κρέας (choris kreas).
χωρίς κρέας is used to specify the absence of meat in a dish. Note that using this phrase does not necessarily imply that a dish is vegetarian, as it could still contain fish or dairy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition χωρίς (without) and the noun κρέας (meat).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase χωρίς κρέας, the noun κρέας is in the accusative case, which is the standard case used after the preposition χωρίς.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is choris kreas. The IPA is /xoˈɾis ˈkreas/.
Did you know?
- The Greek word κρέας is a distant relative of the English word 'creature', as both derive from an ancient root referring to flesh.
- While χωρίς κρέας is grammatically correct, many locals might simply use the word νηстяσιμο (fasting/Lenten) to describe food without meat or dairy during religious periods.
- The word χωρίς originates from the Ancient Greek χωρίς, which originally meant 'separate' or 'apart'.
Examples in context
- Θέλω ένα φαγητό χωρίς κρέας.Thelo ena fagitó choris kréas.I want a meal without meat.
- Αυτό το πιάτο είναι χωρίς κρέας.Aftó to piáto íne choris kréas.This dish is without meat.
- Υπάρχει κάτι χωρίς κρέας για μένα;Ypárchi káti choris kréas gia ména;Is there something without meat for me?
Example conversation
Ordering food at a restaurant.
- Ελένη EleniΤι θα παραγγείλεις, Δημήτρη;Ti tha parangeílis, Dimítri?What will you order, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλω μια σαλάτα χωρίς κρέας.Thélo mia saláta chorís kréas.I want a salad without meat.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ υγιεινό.Eínai polý ygieinó.It is very healthy.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, προτιμώ έτσι σήμερα.Ne, protimó étsi símera.Yes, I prefer it that way today.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (χωρίς, κρέας) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κρέας, χωρίς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
