πουκάμισο
poukámisoneuter
The Greek word for shirt is πουκάμισο (poukámiso).
πουκάμισο refers to an article of clothing, specifically a button-down shirt.
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use πουκάμισο when referring to a button-down shirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun πουκάμισο becomes πουκάμισα in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
poukámiso
Did you know?
- The prefix in the ancient form ὑποκάμισον meant 'under', suggesting the word originally described something worn 'under' another layer of clothing.
- In traditional Greek folk dress, the πουκάμισο was historically white and handmade from linen or cotton, symbolizing purity and social status.
- While πουκάμισο refers to a button-down, Greeks use the word μπλουζάκι for a T-shirt, which is a loanword derived from the French 'blouse'.
Examples in context
- Έχω ένα πράσινο πουκάμισο.I have one green shirt.This sentence shows how to describe the color of a πουκάμισο.Tatoeba #5591436 by Zeus, translation #2403537 by amazighgirl
- Ο Τομ φοράει λευκό πουκάμισο.Tom is wearing a white shirt.This sentence demonstrates how to say someone is wearing a πουκάμισο.Tatoeba #5586427 by Zeus, translation #3923282 by CK
- Μ' αρέσει εκείνο το πουκάμισο.I like that shirt.This sentence shows how to express a preference for a specific πουκάμισο.Tatoeba #5591909 by Zeus, translation #1887535 by CK
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are getting ready for a party.
- Κώστας KostasΠού είναι το μπλε μου πουκάμισο;Pou einai to ble mou poukamiso?Where is my blue shirt?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πάνω στην καρέκλα, Κώστα.Einai pano stin karekla, Kosta.It is on the chair, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, αυτό το πουκάμισο είναι το αγαπημένο μου.Efcharisto, afto to poukamiso einai to agapimeno mou.Thank you, this shirt is my favorite.
- Ελένη EleniΣου ταιριάζει πολύ!Sou tiaziai poly!It suits you very much!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shirt” translations and entries πουκάμισο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πουκάμισο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
