δαμάσκηνο
damáskino/ðaˈmascino/neuter
The Greek word for plum is δαμάσκηνο (damáskino).
δαμάσκηνο refers to the fruit of the Prunus domestica.
Meaning: fruit of Prunus domestica (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is damáskino. The IPA is /ðaˈmascino/.
Did you know?
- The term for the fruit shares a linguistic lineage with 'Damask' roses and 'Damask' steel, because they all derive from the same ancient geographical source.
- In Greek history, the term 'Damask' refers not just to the fruit, but also to a famous type of intricate woven fabric.
- While δαμάσκηνο refers to the plum, Greek also uses the word βύσσινο for a sour cherry, and the two are sometimes confused by learners due to their similar appearance.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα να αγοράσω μερικά αχλάδια για τη σημερινή συνάντηση.I would like to buy some plums for today's meeting.
- Καλοκαίρι είναι, θα τρώμε δαμάσκηνα στην παραλία.It's summer, we'll be eating plums on the beach.
- Θέλεις ένα φρέσκο δαμάσκηνο;Theleis ena fresko damaskino;Do you want a fresh plum?
- Αγοράσαμε ένα δαμάσκηνο για το γλυκό.Agorasame ena damaskino gia to glyko.We bought a plum for the dessert.
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are at a fruit market.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα, Αναστασία, τι όμορφο δαμάσκηνο!Koíta, Anastasía, ti ómorfo damáskino!Look, Anastasia, what a beautiful plum!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, Γιώργο. Ας πάρουμε μερικά.Écheis díkio, Giórgo. As pároume meriká.You are right, George. Let's get some.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠόσο κοστίζουν τα δαμάσκηνα σήμερα;Póso kostízoun ta damáskina símera?How much do the plums cost today?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι αρκετά φθηνά αυτή την εποχή.Eínai arketá fthiná aftí tin epokhí.They are quite cheap this season.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plum” translations and entries δαμάσκηνο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δαμάσκηνο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
