γαρίδες
garídes
The English word prawns is translated into Greek as γαρίδες (garídes).
γαρίδες refers to decapod crustaceans similar to shrimp that are commonly eaten as seafood. You may encounter specific Greek dishes such as γαρίδες σαγανάκι, which are prawns cooked in a tomato and feta cheese sauce or γαρίδες σουβλάκι, which refers to grilled prawn skewers.
How does it change in a sentence?
γαρίδες is the plural form of the noun. If you are referring to a single prawn, the singular form is γαρίδα.
How do you pronounce it?
garídes
Did you know?
- The traditional dish γαρίδες σαγανάκι is named after the σαγανάκι, which is not the prawn itself but the small frying pan used to cook and serve the meal.
- In some Greek culinary contexts, if you ask for γαρίδες without an adjective, you might end up with 'shrimp' instead of 'prawns'. Adding μεγάλες (large) to the phrase is the safest way to ensure you receive the larger variety.
- In Greek grammar, the word γαρίδα is a feminine noun, meaning that any adjective used to describe a prawn, such as 'large' or 'fresh', must also take the feminine form.
Examples in context
- Θέλεις να φας γαρίδες;Do you want to eat prawns?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to eat the form γαρίδες.Tatoeba #5563184 by Zeus, translation #941437 by pllim
- Θα ήθελα γαρίδες, παρακαλώ.I would like prawns, please.
- Ένα πιάτο γαρίδες, παρακαλώ.One plate of prawns, please.
- Οι γαρίδες είναι νόστιμες.The prawns are delicious.
- Αγαπώ τις γαρίδες.I love prawns.
- Οι γαρίδες είναι φρέσκες σήμερα.Oi garídes eínai fréskes símera.The prawns are fresh today.
- Μου αρέσουν πολύ οι γαρίδες.Mou arésoun polý oi garídes.I really like prawns.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are looking at a restaurant menu.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤι θα παραγγείλεις, Νίκο;Ti tha parangeílis, Níko?What will you order, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω οπωσδήποτε τις γαρίδες.Thélo oposdípote tis garídes.I definitely want the prawns.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ νόστιμες εδώ.Eínai polý nóstimes edó.They are very tasty here.
- Νίκος NikosΤότε θα πάρω μια μερίδα.Tóte tha páro mia merída.Then I will have one portion.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
