φυστίκι
fystíki
The Greek word for peanut is φυστίκι (fystíki).
φυστίκι refers to the legume that resembles a nut.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of φυστίκι is φυστίκια.
How do you pronounce it?
fystíki
Did you know?
- While φυστίκι means 'peanut', the word for 'pistachio' is φυστίκι Αιγίνης, literally meaning 'pistachio of Aegina'.
- In Greek culture, bowls of salted φυστίκια are a ubiquitous accompaniment to 'ouzo' or 'tsipouro' during a long afternoon meal.
- While English uses 'nut' for both, Greek uses ξηροκαρπίδες for the general category of dried fruits and nuts, of which φυστίκι is a member.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσουν τα φυστίκια.I like peanuts.
- Πείνασα, θα φάω ένα φυστίκι.I'm hungry, I'll eat a peanut.
- Προτιμώ τα αλμυρά φυστίκια.I prefer salted peanuts.
- Θέλω μερικά φυστίκια.I want some peanuts.
- Το φυστίκι είναι πολύ αλμυρό.To fystiki einai poly almyro.The peanut is very salty.
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are sharing snacks at a park.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις λίγο φυστίκι, Αναστασία;Thélis lígo fystíki, Anastasia?Do you want some peanuts, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ευχαριστώ, Γιώργο.Nai, efcharistó, Giórgo.Yes, thank you, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι φρέσκο και νόστιμο.Einai frésko kai nóstimo.It is fresh and tasty.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜου αρέσει πολύ το φυστίκι.Mou arései polý to fystíki.I like peanuts very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry φυστίκι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
