λουκάνικο
loukánikoneuter
The Greek word for sausage is λουκάνικο (loukániko).
λουκάνικο refers to the food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing.
Meaning: a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter noun λουκάνικο has the plural form λουκάνικα for sausages. If you need to indicate possession or say 'of the sausage', use the genitive singular form λουκάνικου.
How do you pronounce it?
loukániko
Did you know?
- The word λουκάνικο traces its roots back to the Latin term lūcānica, which was named after the Roman region of Lucania.
- Greek sausages are traditionally smoked over aromatic woods like oak or beech to give them a deep golden color and smoky scent.
- Unlike the soft sausages common in the UK or US, a traditional Greek λουκάνικο is designed to be stored hanging in a cool room for weeks.
Examples in context
- Το αγόρι τρώει ένα λουκάνικο.The boy eats a sausage.This sentence shows how to use λουκάνικο in a simple sentence about eating.Tatoeba #5444233 by adamtrousers, translation #9210304 by Nylez
- Μπορώ να παραγγείλω ένα λουκάνικο, παρακαλώ;May I order a sausage, please?
- Θέλω ένα σουβλάκι με λουκάνικο, παρακαλώ.I would like a skewer with sausage, please.
- Αυτό το λουκάνικο είναι πολύ πικάντικο.Aftó to loukániko eínai polý pikántiko.This sausage is very spicy.
- Θέλω ένα λουκάνικο για το πρωινό μου.Thélo éna loukániko gia to proinó mou.I want a sausage for my breakfast.
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are ordering food at a street kiosk.
- Ελένη EleniΝίκο, θέλεις ένα λουκάνικο;Níko, thélis éna loukániko?Nikos, do you want a sausage?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, παρακαλώ, ένα λουκάνικο.Nai, parakaló, éna loukániko.Yes, please, one sausage.
- Ελένη EleniΘα πάρω και ένα για μένα.Tha páro kai éna gia ména.I will get one for myself too.
- Νίκος NikosΤέλεια, ευχαριστώ, Ελένη!Télia, efcharistó, Eléni!Great, thanks, Eleni!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sausage” translations and entries λουκάνικο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λουκάνικο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
