κάλτσες
kaltses
The Greek word for socks is κάλτσες (kaltses).
The term refers to clothing worn on the feet and lower legs, typically inside shoes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word κάλτσες is the plural form of the noun. If you are referring to a single sock, use the singular form κάλτσα.
How do you pronounce it?
kaltses
Did you know?
- The word κάλτσα is a loanword that entered Greek through the Italian word 'calza'.
- In traditional Greek folk costumes, the κάλτσες were historically hand-knitted from thick wool to protect shepherds from the cold mountains of Epirus and Crete.
- The word κάλτσα is also used in Greek technical jargon to describe a specific type of flexible protective sleeve or cover used in machinery.
Examples in context
- Πού είναι οι κάλτσες μου;Where are my socks?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your κάλτσες.Tatoeba #6685076 by NonMiDestar, translation #6684972 by Eccles17
- Ο Τομ φοράει λευκές κάλτσες.Tom is wearing white socks.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing white κάλτσες.Tatoeba #5422597 by Zeus, translation #5383121 by CK
- Αυτή αγόρασε δύο ζευγάρια κάλτσες.She bought two pairs of socks.This sentence is useful for mentioning the purchase of two pairs of κάλτσες.Tatoeba #2076496 by glavkos, translation #313354 by CK
- Έχετε τις κάλτσες σας;Do you have your socks?
- Αγόρασα νέες κάλτσες.I bought new socks.
- Τις καλτσούλες μου τις ξέχασα στο σπίτι.I forgot my socks at home.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are getting ready to leave the house.
- Νίκος NikosΜαρία, έχεις δει τις μαύρες μου κάλτσες;Maria, echeis dei tis mavres mou kaltses?Maria, have you seen my black socks?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πάνω στο τραπέζι, Νίκο.Einai pano sto trapezi, Niko.They are on the table, Niko.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ, δεν τις έβλεπα.Efcharisto, den tis evlepa.Thanks, I couldn't see them.
- Μαρία MariaΦόρα τες γρήγορα και φεύγουμε.Fora tis grygora kai fevgoume.Put them on quickly and we are leaving.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
