αχλάδι
achládineuter
The Greek word for pear is αχλάδι (achládi).
The word αχλάδι is used to refer to the fruit known as a pear.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
αχλάδι is a neuter noun. Its plural form is αχλάδια.
How do you pronounce it?
achládi
Did you know?
- While αχλάδι is the standard word, Greek speakers often use the adjective αχλαδένιος to describe things that are pear-shaped or have the pale yellow color of the fruit.
- Greek cooks often pair αχλάδι with strong salty cheeses like manouri or feta to create a contrast between the sweet fruit and salty curd.
- Greek desserts often feature αχλάδι poached in wine or syrup, a technique influenced by both Ottoman and Western European culinary history.
Examples in context
- Αυτό είναι ένα αχλάδι.This is a pear.This sentence is useful for identifying an object as αχλάδι.Tatoeba #3225355 by Zeus, translation #3084103 by CK
- Ο Τομ τρώει ένα αχλάδι.Tom is eating a pear.This sentence shows the use of αχλάδι when someone is eating the fruit.Tatoeba #5425152 by Zeus, translation #5422642 by CK
- Το μήλο και το αχλάδι είναι φρούτα.The apple and the pear are fruit.This sentence demonstrates how to list αχλάδι alongside other fruits like μήλο (apple).Tatoeba #11128994 by carlosalberto, translation #11128993 by carlosalberto
- Μπορώ να έχω ένα αχλάδι, παρακαλώ;May I have a pear, please?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are sharing a fruit platter.
- Μαρία MariaΘέλεις ένα αχλάδι, Κώστα;Thélis éna achlád i, Kósta?Do you want a pear, Kostas?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, φαίνεται πολύ γλυκό το αχλάδι.Nai, faínetai polý glykó to achlád i.Yes, the pear looks very sweet.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι το αγαπημένο μου αχλάδι.Eínai to agapiméno mou achlád i.It is my favorite pear.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία.Efcharistó polý, María.Thank you very much, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pear” translations and entries αχλάδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
