σούπα
soúpa/ˈsupa/feminine
The English word "soup" is σούπα (soúpa) in Greek.
σούπα is a feminine noun used to refer to a dish.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of σούπα is σούπες. To say "of the soup", use the genitive singular form της σούπας.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is soúpa. The IPA is /ˈsupa/.
Did you know?
- Some traditional Greek soups, like avgolemono, use a technique of tempering eggs to create a creamy texture without adding any dairy.
- In Greece, a 'soup' like φακιά (lentil soup) is often treated as a main course rather than a starter, especially during the fasting periods of the Orthodox calendar.
- The word σούπα is a direct loanword from French 'soupe', which itself entered many languages via the same route as 'soup' in English.
Examples in context
- Ήταν νόστιμη η σούπα;Was the soup tasty?This example shows how to ask if the σούπα was tasty.Tatoeba #5459851 by Zeus, translation #1769362 by wwkudu
- Μου άρεσε πολύ η σούπα.I really liked the soup.This example shows how to express that you liked the σούπα.Tatoeba #7272678 by amoeba, translation #3820637 by CK
- Θέλω να φάω ζεστή σούπα.I want to eat warm soup.This example shows how to express a desire to eat warm σούπα.Tatoeba #5518398 by Zeus, translation #25477 by Eldad
- Θα παρακαλέσω μια σούπα, παρακαλώ.Can I have a soup, please?
- Ποια σουπίτσα θες να φτιάξουμε σήμερα;Which soup do you want to make today?
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις μια σούπα για δείπνο;Théleis mia súpa gia dínipo?Do you want a soup for dinner?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, προτιμώ μια ελαφριά σούπα.Nai, protimó mia elafriá súpa.Yes, I prefer a light soup.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα φτιάξω μια σούπα με λαχανικά.Tha ftiáxo mia súpa me lachaniká.I will make a vegetable soup.
- Κώστας KostasΑκούγεται υπέροχα, Κυριακή!Akoúgetai ypérocha, Kyriakí!That sounds wonderful, Kyriaki!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations and entries σούπα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σούπα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
