How to Say "Souvlaki" in Greek

σουβλάκι

souvláki/suˈvla.ki/neuter

In Greek, the English phrase "souvlaki" is translated as σουβλάκι (souvláki).

Meaning: Translations (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a diminutive of souvla (skewer), literally meaning "small skewer".

The word is a neuter noun.

The pronunciation is /suˈvla.ki/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

The root of σουβλάκι is the Latin word 'subula', which refers to an 'awl', a small pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather.
Customarily, a σουβλάκι wrap is served with τζατζίκι and fries tucked inside the pita, which is a modern adaptation that differs from the traditional skewer-only meal.
There is a subtle distinction between σουβλάκι and γύρος. A σουβλάκι is traditionally grilled on a skewer, while γύρος is cooked on a rotating vertical spit.

Θέλω ένα σουβλάκι με πατάτες.
Thelo ena souvlaki me patates.
I want a souvlaki with fries.
Αυτό το σουβλάκι είναι πολύ νόστιμο.
Afto to souvlaki einai poly nostimo.
This souvlaki is very delicious.
Πού θα βρω καλό σουβλάκι εδώ;
Pou tha vro kalo souvlaki edo;
Where can I find good souvlaki here?

Eleni and Dimitris are deciding what to eat for lunch.

Ελένη Eleni

Δημήτρη, πεινάω πολύ.
Dimítri, pináo polý.
Dimitris, I am very hungry.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Θέλεις να πάμε για ένα σουβλάκι;
Thélis na páme gia éna souvláki?
Do you want to go for a souvlaki?
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, είναι μια υπέροχη ιδέα!
Nai, eínai mia ypérochi idéa!
Yes, that is a wonderful idea!
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Πάμε λοιπόν στο μαγαζί δίπλα.
Páme loipón sto magazí dípla.
Let's go to the shop next door then.

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