παντόφλες
The English phrase slippers is translated into Greek as παντόφλες.
The word παντόφλες refers to slippers.
Did you know?
- While παντόφλες describes the footwear, a Greek person might use the verb παντουφλώ informally to describe the act of putting on slippers to relax.
- In many Greek homes, guests are asked to leave their shoes at the door and are offered παντόφλες to wear inside to keep the floors clean.
- The word παντόφλες is derived from the ancient Greek words πᾶς meaning 'all' and φτέλμη meaning 'sole'.
Examples in context
- Έχω τις δικές μου παντόφλεςI have my own slippers
- Ευχαριστώ για τις παντόφλες!Thank you for the slippers!
- Οι παντόφλες είναι άνετες.Oi pantófles eínai ánetes.The slippers are comfortable.
- Πού είναι οι παντόφλες μου;Pou eínai oi pantófles mou;Where are my slippers?
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are at home in the living room.
- Κώστας KostasΚυριακή, είδες τις παντόφλες μου;Kyriaki, eides tis pantofles mou?Kyriaki, did you see my slippers?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, Κώστα, είναι δίπλα στην πόρτα.Nai, Kosta, einai dipla stin porta.Yes, Kostas, they are next to the door.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, δεν τις έβλεπα.Efcharisto, den tis evlepa.Thanks, I couldn't see them.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠαρακαλώ, φόρεσέ τες τώρα.Parakalo, foresé ts them tora.You're welcome, put them on now.
