παμπ
pampfeminine
The English word "pub" can be translated into Greek as παμπ (pamp) or καπηλειό.
Meaning: public house (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| παμπ | pamp | feminine |
| καπηλειό | kapileió | neuter |
These terms are used to refer to a public house.
Which one should you use?
The term καπηλειό is a neuter noun, while παμπ is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
pamp
When do people say it?
Greeks say Στην υγεία μας! to mean "cheers".
Did you know?
- If you use the word καπηλειό in a polite social setting, people might think you are describing a place for criminals or dishonest merchants.
- While παμπ is used for British-style establishments, Greeks traditionally meet at a καφενείο, which functions as a social hub similar to a pub but centers on coffee and gaming.
- The word καπηλειό traces back to the Ancient Greek καπηλός, which referred to a wine merchant or a retailer who sold drinks and snacks.
Examples in context
- Ας πάμε στο μπαρ για μερικά ποτά!Let's go to the pub for some drinks!
- Πάμε στο παμπ μετά τη δουλειά;Páme sto pam metá ti douliá;Shall we go to the pub after work?
Example conversation
Elena and Giorgos are deciding where to meet for a drink.
- Ελένη EleniΓιώργο, θέλεις να πάμε στην παμπ;Giórgo, théleis na páme stin pamp?Giorgos, do you want to go to the pub?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, ποια παμπ εννοείς;Nai, poia pamp ennoís?Yes, which pub do you mean?
- Ελένη EleniΕκείνη τη νέα παμπ στη γωνία.Ekeíni ti néa pamp sti goniá.That new pub on the corner.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΩραία ιδέα, ας πάμε!Oraía idéa, as páme!Great idea, let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pub” translations and entries παμπ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
