ελιές
elies
The English phrase "olives" is translated into Greek as ελιές (elies).
ελιές refers to the small, oval fruits with a stone that are often pickled and eaten.
How does it change in a sentence?
ελιές is the plural form of the noun. The singular form for one olive is ελιά.
How do you pronounce it?
elies
Did you know?
- The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and victory in Greece, rooted in the ancient practice of crowning Olympic winners with olive wreaths.
- In Greek, the word ελιές can also refer to the entire olive tree, not just the fruit. You might hear someone say they are working in the ελιές to mean they are tending to the grove.
- The word for olive, ελιά, is the root of the Greek word for oil, έλαιο. This linguistic connection highlights how inseparable the fruit and its oil are in Greek culture.
Examples in context
- Το λάδι βγαίνει από ελιές.The oil comes from olives.This sentence is useful for describing the source of oil.Tatoeba #11253720 by carlosalberto, translation #11253702 by carlosalberto
- Πώς γίνεται να μη σου αρέσουν οι ελιές;How is it possible that you don't like olives?This sentence is useful for expressing surprise regarding someone's food preferences.Tatoeba #11253746 by carlosalberto, translation #11253738 by carlosalberto
- Οι ελιές τοποθετούνται στη συνέχεια σε άλμη.The olives are subsequently placed in brine.This sentence is useful for describing the process of placing the fruits in brine.Tatoeba #10071283 by Nylez, translation #10079286 by Nylez
- Προτιμώ τις μαύρες ελιές από τις πράσινες.I prefer black olives over green olives.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A man and a woman are at a Greek market.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις αυτές τις ελιές;Theleis aftes tis elies;Do you want these olives?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, οι ελιές είναι πολύ φρέσκες.Ne, oi elies einai poly freskes.Yes, the olives are very fresh.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα πάρεις ένα κιλό;Tha pareis ena kilo;Will you take one kilo?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, πες στον έμπορο να μου βάλει ένα κιλό.Ne, pes ston empore na mou vali ena kilo.Yes, tell the merchant to give me one kilo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
