παντόφλα
pantófla/panˈdo.fla/
The Greek word for slipper is παντόφλα (pantófla).
The word refers to a low shoe that is typically worn indoors.
Meaning: low shoe usually worn indoors (noun)
Which one should you use?
While παντόφλα is the standard term, τσαρούχι is a colloquial way to refer to a slipper.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: pan-TÓ-fla. The romanization is pantófla.
Did you know?
- The word παντόφλα was borrowed into Greek from the Italian word 'pantofola'.
- The word τσαρούχι traditionally refers to much more heavy-duty, traditional leather footwear worn by shepherds, making it a humorous way to describe a light indoor slipper.
- In many Greek households, wearing παντόφλα is not just a comfort choice but a strict rule of etiquette to keep the floors clean.
Examples in context
- Μου έλειψαν οι παντόφλες μου.I missed my slippers.
- Η παντόφλα μου είναι πολύ άνετη.I pantofla mou einai poly áneti.My slipper is very comfortable.
- Βρήκες την παντόφλα μου;Vrikes tin pantofla mou;Did you find my slipper?
Example conversation
George and Maria are at home in the living room.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜαρία, βλέπεις τη μία μου παντόφλα;Maria, vlepeis ti mia mou pantofla?Maria, do you see one of my slippers?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Γιώργο, είναι κάτω από τον καναπέ.Nai, Giorgo, einai kato apo ton kanape.Yes, George, it is under the sofa.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, δεν την έβλεπα.Efcharisto, den tin evlepa.Thank you, I didn't see it.
- Μαρία MariaΠαρακαλώ, φόρα τα τώρα.Parakalo, fora ta tora.You're welcome, put them on now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slipper” translations and entries παντόφλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries παντόφλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
