χάπι
chápi/ˈxa.pi/neuter
In Greek, 'pill' can be translated as χάπι (chápi) or δισκίο.
Meaning: small object for swallowing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| χάπι | chápi | /ˈxa.pi/ | neuter |
| δισκίο | diskío | neuter |
Both words refer to a small object intended for swallowing. When describing the act of swallowing a pill, you use the verb παίρνω (to take), similar to the English expression 'I take a pill' (παίρνω ένα χάπι). Note that while the word Συνταγή primarily means 'prescription', it is sometimes used to refer more broadly to medication or pills.
Which one should you use?
χάπι is the common, everyday word for a pill. In contrast, δισκίο is a more formal or medical term that specifically means 'tablet'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun χάπι becomes χάπια in its plural form. The neuter noun δισκίο becomes δισκία in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
χάπι is pronounced /ˈxa.pi/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Greek uses the word συνταγή for both a medical 'prescription' and a cooking 'recipe'.
- The common word χάπι is actually an Ottoman Turkish loanword, originating from the Arabic word for 'grain' or 'seed'.
- The word δίσκος (the root of δισκίο) is also used in Greek to describe a vinyl record or a discus in athletics.
Examples in context
- Παίρνετε το χάπι;Are you taking the pill?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is taking a pill using χάπι.Tatoeba #2428062 by mululatv, translation #9205986 by Nylez
- Με αυτό το άσπρο και καφέ χάπι, θα καταλάβεις τα πάντα για το Βουδισμό.With this white and brown pill, you'll understand everything about Buddhism.This sentence uses χάπι to describe a specific white and brown pill.Tatoeba #4357354 by Tensai, translation #1468028 by nonong
- Πάρε το χάπι σου.Take your pill.This sentence is a command to take a pill using χάπι.Tatoeba #11497418 by carlosalberto, translation #11497410 by carlosalberto
- Αυτό το φάρμακο πρέπει να λαμβάνεται μετά από κάθε γεύμα.This pill should be taken after every meal.
- Πήρα ένα χάπι για τον πονοκέφαλο.I took a pill for the headache.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are in the kitchen discussing medicine.
- Νίκος NikosΒρήκες το χάπι σου;Vrikes to chapi sou;Did you find your pill?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, δεν το βρίσκω.Ochi, den to vrisko.No, I can't find it.
- Νίκος NikosΜήπως το άφησες στο σαλόνι;Mipes to afises sto salon;Maybe you left it in the living room?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, το βρήκα εκεί!Ne, to vrika eki!Yes, I found it there!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pill” translations and entries χάπι, δισκίο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δισκίο, χάπι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
