πιπέρι
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The Greek word for pepper is πιπέρι (pipéri).
πιπέρι is a noun used to refer to the spice. If you wish to express the action of adding pepper to something or seasoning it with pepper, use the verb πιπερώνω.
Meaning: spice (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun πιπέρι is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
pipéri
Did you know?
- The Greek verb πιπερώνω can be used metaphorically to describe adding 'zest' or excitement to a conversation. It means making a story more interesting by adding spicy details.
- The word πιπέρι descends from the Ancient Greek word πέπερι, which was borrowed from the Sanskrit word 'pippali'.
- In Greek, the word πιπέρι is used for both black pepper and chili peppers, but a bell pepper is called πιπεριά. This distinction separates the pungent spices from the sweet, hollow vegetable.
Examples in context
- Δώσε το πιπέρι παρακαλώ.Pass the pepper, please.This sentence is useful for asking someone to pass the πιπέρι.Tatoeba #7771817 by eypros, translation #7771648 by CK
- Το πιπέρι είναι μαύρο και το αλάτι άσπρο.The pepper is black and the salt is white.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the πιπέρι.Tatoeba #11150903 by carlosalberto, translation #11150902 by carlosalberto
- Πιπέρι ή αλάτι;Pepper or salt?This sentence is useful for offering a choice between pepper and salt.Tatoeba #11650083 by carlosalberto, translation #11650050 by carlosalberto
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are seasoning their food at the dinner table.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, έχεις το πιπέρι;Anastasia, echeis to piperi?Anastasia, do you have the pepper?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ορίστε το πιπέρι.Nai, oriste to piperi.Yes, here is the pepper.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, θέλω λίγο περισσότερο.Efcharisto, thelo ligo perissotero.Thanks, I want a little more.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠρόσεχε, είναι πολύ καυτερό!Proseche, einai poly kavtero!Be careful, it is very spicy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pepper” translations and entries πιπέρι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πιπέρι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
