σολομός
solomós/so.loˈmos/masculine
The Greek word for salmon is σολομός (solomós).
σολομός is a masculine noun used to refer to the fish species salmon.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form changes to σολομού in the genitive case to indicate possession or relationship, such as when saying 'of salmon' (e.g., a salmon fillet). The nominative plural form, used to refer to multiple salmon, is σολομοί.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /so.loˈmos/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While σολομός is the word for the fish, Greek has no native word for salmon because the fish is not indigenous to the Mediterranean. Most Greeks encounter the fish as a frozen import or in luxury seafood markets.
- The word σολομός is a loanword that traveled from Latin into Greek, rather than being derived from Ancient Greek roots.
- In Greece, smoked salmon is almost exclusively associated with the 'brunch' culture or 'canapés' for parties, rather than being a staple of home-cooked meals.
Examples in context
- Αγαπώ τον σολομό.I love salmon.
- Ο σολομός είναι πολύ νόστιμος.O solomós eínai polý nóstimos.The salmon is very delicious.
- Αυτός ο σολομός είναι φρέσκος.Aftós o solomós eínai fréskos.This salmon is fresh.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are looking at a restaurant menu.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔες, έχουν ψητό σολομό εδώ!Des, echoun psito solomo edo!Look, they have grilled salmon here!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜου αρέσει πολύ ο σολομός.Mou aresei poly o solomos.I like salmon very much.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις να το παραγγείλουμε;Theleis na to parangeiloume?Do you want to order it?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, ας το πάρουμε.Nai, as to paroume.Yes, let's have it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salmon” translations and entries σολομός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σολομός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
