πίτα
píta/ˈpi.ta/feminine
In Greek, πίτα (píta) means pita.
The word πίτα has two primary meanings in Greece. It can refer to the flatbread used for making sandwiches, or it can refer to various types of savory pies. For example, Spanakopita is a savory pie typically filled with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry, while Tiropita refers to a cheese-filled pastry made with phyllo dough and various types of cheese.
Meaning: bread pouch used for making sandwiches (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
πίτα is a feminine noun. When you need to say "of the pita" in the genitive singular, use της πίτας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpi.ta/. The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word πίτα is used in the common Greek idiom έγινε πίτα, which literally means 'became a pita' but is used to describe something that has been completely smashed or destroyed.
- The term πίτα is a linguistic survivor that has remained virtually unchanged in its form and sound since the era of the Byzantine Empire.
- In Greece, πίτα can refer to sweet cakes as well as savory pastries, not just bread.
Examples in context
- Θέλω μια πίτα με κιμά.Thelo mia pita me kima.I want a pita with minced meat.
- Αγοράζω μια φρέσκια πίτα.Agorazo mia freskia pita.I am buying a fresh pita.
- Η πίτα είναι πολύ ζεστή.I pita einai poly zesti.The pita is very hot.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are ordering food at a street kiosk.
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργο, θέλεις μία πίτα με το γλυκό σου;Giórgo, thélis mía píta me to glykó sou?Giorgos, do you want a pita with your sweet?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, μία πίτα θα ήταν τέλεια.Nai, mía píta tha ítan téleia.Yes, one pita would be perfect.
- Μαρία MariaΘα παραγγείλω δύο πίτες λοιπόν.Tha paranggílo dýo pítes loipón.I will order two pitas then.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία.Efcharistó polý, María.Thank you very much, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pita” translations and entries πίτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πίτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
