ποπ κορν
pop korn/popˈkorn/neuter
The Greek word for popcorn is ποπ κορν (pop korn).
The word refers to the snack food made from corn kernels that have been popped by dry heating.
Meaning: a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ποπ κορν is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pop korn. The IPA is /popˈkorn/.
Did you know?
- If you order καλαμπόκι που σκάει in a cinema, you are technically asking for 'corn that explodes'.
- While the name of the snack is a loanword, the Greek word for 'corn' is καλαμπόκι, which literally translates to 'little reed'.
- While ποπ κορν is the standard term, you may hear older generations describe it using the verb σκάει, which is the same word used for a balloon bursting or a firecracker exploding.
Examples in context
- Πάω να πάρω ένα πακέτο ποπκόρν για την ταινία.I am going to get a pack of popcorn for the movie.
- Θέλεις λίγο ποπ κορν;Theleis ligo pop korn;Do you want some popcorn?
- Αγοράζω ποπ κορν για το σινεμά.Agorazo pop korn gia to sinema.I am buying popcorn for the cinema.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are preparing for a movie night at home.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓιώργο, θέλεις να φτιάξω ποπ κορν;Giórgo, thélis na ftiáxo pop korn?Giorgos, do you want me to make popcorn?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, θα ήταν υπέροχο!Nai, tha ítan ypérocho!Yes, that would be great!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις με βούτυρο ή με αλάτι;Thélis me voútyro i me aláti?Do you want it with butter or with salt?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠροτίμησε το ποπ κορν με αλάτι.Protímise to pop korn me aláti.I prefer the popcorn with salt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “popcorn” translations and entries ποπ κορν, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
