παπούτσια
papoutsia
The Greek word for shoes is παπούτσια (papoutsia).
παπούτσια is used to refer to footwear worn to protect and support the feet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word παπούτσια is a plural form. It is used to refer to both a single pair of shoes and multiple shoes.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is papoutsia.
Did you know?
- While παπούτσια is the standard term, Greek has highly specific words for traditional footwear like τσαρούχια, the pom-pom shoes worn by the Evzones presidential guard.
- During the Byzantine era, the style and material of παπούτσια were strictly regulated by social rank, with certain colors reserved only for the imperial court.
- In some traditional Greek dances, the rhythmic striking of the παπούτσια against the floor is a key percussive element of the performance.
Examples in context
- Βγάλτε τα παπούτσια σας.Take off your shoes.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to remove your παπούτσια.Tatoeba #3457395 by glavkos, translation #18096 by CK
- Τα παπούτσια σου είναι εδώ.Your shoes are here.This sentence is useful for stating the location of your παπούτσια.Tatoeba #5626114 by Zeus, translation #17265 by adjusting
- Τα παπούτσια τους είναι εδώ.Their shoes are here.This sentence is useful for stating the location of their παπούτσια.Tatoeba #2818582 by glavkos, translation #9178374 by Nylez
- Πήγα στο κατάστημα για να αγοράσω νέα παπούτσια.I went to the store to buy new shoes.
- Βγάλε τις παντόφλες και φόρα τα παπούτσια σου.Take off your slippers and put on your shoes.
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Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are getting ready to go for a walk.
- Κώστας KostasΠού είναι τα παπούτσια μου;Pou einai ta papoutsia mou?Where are my shoes?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι δίπλα στην πόρτα, Κώστα.Einai dipla stin porta, Kosta.They are next to the door, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, τα φοράω τώρα.Efcharisto, ta forao tora.Thanks, I'm putting them on now.
- Ελένη EleniΘέλω και εγώ τα παπούτσια μου.Thelo kai ego ta papoutsia mou.I want my shoes too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
