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

σειρά

seirá

The Greek word for order is σειρά (seirá).

Meaning: to request some product or service (verb)

How do you pronounce it?

seirá

The word σειρά originally comes from the Ancient Greek word for a 'cord' or 'string'. The idea is that items in a sequence are like beads strung together on a single thread.
If you use σειρά to ask for a product at a restaurant, a waiter might look at you confused. To request a dish or a service, Greeks almost always use the verb παραγγέλνω instead.
The word σειρά is also the standard term for a television series. This usage was influenced by the French word série or the English 'serial'.

Η σειρά των λέξεων πρέπει να αλλαχτεί.
The word order has to be changed.
This example shows how to use σειρά regarding the order of words in a sentence.
Tatoeba #3800008 by Zeus, translation #3799999 by Tickler
Πρέπει να αλλάξετε τη σειρά των λέξεων.
You have to change the word order.
This example demonstrates how to express the necessity of changing a word order using σειρά.
Tatoeba #3800033 by Zeus, translation #3800022 by Eldad
Βάλε τις λέξεις σε αλφαβητική σειρά.
Put the words in alphabetical order.
This sentence illustrates the use of σειρά when referring to alphabetical order.
Tatoeba #1427066 by enteka, translation #1435635 by enteka
Παραγγέλνω έναν καφέ, παρακαλώ.
I would like to order a coffee, please.
Παραγγέλνω ένα μεγάλο πιτόγυρο, φίλε.
I'm ordering a large wrap, buddy.
Κάνω παραγγελία για μια πίτσα με μανιτάρια.
I'm making an order for a pizza with mushrooms.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Maria and Kostas are at a restaurant.

Μαρία Maria

Θέλεις να παραγγείλουμε τώρα τη σειρά μας;
Theleis na parangeiloume tora ti seira mas?
Do you want to order our turn now?
Κώστας Kostas

Ναι, ας παραγγείλουμε ένα μεγάλο πιτσα.
Nai, as parangeiloume ena megalo pitza.
Yes, let's order a large pizza.
Μαρία Maria

Ποια σειρά θα διαλέγουμε για τα ποτά;
Poia seira tha dialegoume gia ta pota?
Which order should we choose for the drinks?
Κώστας Kostas

Παραγγείλε πρώτα το νερό και μετά τον χυμό.
Parangeile proto to nero kai meta ton chymo.
Order the water first and then the juice.

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