τηγανίτα
tiganítafeminine
The English word pancake is τηγανίτα (tiganíta) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists τηγανόψωμο (tiganópsomo).
Meaning: thin batter cake (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| τηγανίτα | tiganíta | feminine |
| τηγανόψωμο | tiganópsomo | neuter |
The word refers to a thin batter cake.
Which one should you use?
τηγανίτα is the standard word for a pancake. In contrast, the neuter form τηγανόψωμο is more commonly used to refer to a fried snack or a small fried piece of dough.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine τηγανίτα is τηγανίτες.
How do you pronounce it?
tiganíta
Did you know?
- Greek culture has a tradition of 'lenten' pancakes made without eggs or dairy to comply with Orthodox fasting rules.
- The word ψωμί inside τηγανόψωμο is one of the most ancient words in Greek, evolving from a root meaning 'to chew'.
- In Greece, τηγανίτα can refer to a sweet pancake, but in some regional contexts, it describes a savory fried dough cake made with cheese.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα να παραγγείλω μια τηγανίτα, παρακαλώ.I would like to order a pancake, please.
- Θα ήθελα τρεις τηγανίτες, παρακαλώ.I would like three pancakes, please.
- Η μητέρα έφτιαξε μια μεγάλη τηγανίτα.I mitera eftiaxe mia megalé tiganita.The mother made a big pancake.
- Θέλεις τηγανίτα για πρωινό;Theleis tiganita gia proino;Do you want pancake for breakfast?
Example conversation
Elena and Giorgos are in the kitchen.
- Ελένη EleniΓιώργο, θέλεις μια τηγανίτα;Giórgo, thélis mia tiganíta?Giorgos, do you want a pancake?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, θα ήθελα μία.Nai, tha íthela mía.Yes, I would like one.
- Ελένη EleniΘα της βάλω σιρόπι.Tha tis válo sirópi.I will put syrup on it.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, Ελένη!Efcharistó, Eléni!Thank you, Elena!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pancake” translations and entries τηγανίτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
