σπανακόπιτα
spanakopita
Spinach pie in Greek is σπανακόπιτα (spanakopita).
σπανακόπιτα is the most common term used to refer to a spinach pie, which is a savory Greek pastry consisting of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped spinach and feta cheese.
How does it change in a sentence?
σπανακόπιτα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
spanakopita
Did you know?
- Depending on the region in Greece, the greens in σπανακόπιτα may be mixed with wild leeks or dock, meaning the 'spinach' in the name is often a general term for leafy greens.
- The term πίτα is much broader than the English 'pie'. It is the standard name for almost any kind of flatbread, pancake, or dough-based dish, regardless of whether it is sweet or savory.
- The term σπανακόπιτα follows a common Greek linguistic pattern where two nouns are fused by a linking vowel '-ό-'. This structure is used to create many compound words in Greek, much like how English combines words but often without a middle vowel.
Examples in context
- Μια σπανακόπιτα παρακαλώOne spinach pie, please.
- Θα ήθελα μία πίτα με σπανάκι, παρακαλώI would like one pie with spinach, please.
- Θέλω μία πίτα με σπανάκι και τυρίI want one pie with spinach and cheese.
- Η σπανακόπιτα είναι πολύ νόστιμη.I spanakopita einai poly nostimi.The spinach pie is very delicious.
- Θέλω μια φέτα σπανακόπιτα.Thelo mia feta spanakopita.I want a slice of spinach pie.
- Η μητέρα μου έφτιαξε σπανακόπιτα.I mitera mou eftiaxe spanakopita.My mother made spinach pie.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are having breakfast at home.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΑναστασία, έχεις φτιάξει σπανακόπιτα;Anastasia, echeis ftiaxe spanakopita;Anastasia, did you make spinach pie?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, Δημήτρη, είναι στον φούρνο.Ne, Dimitri, einai ston fourno.Yes, Dimitris, it is in the oven.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜυρίζει υπέροχα η σπανακόπιτα!Myrizei yperocha i spanakopita!The spinach pie smells wonderful!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα είναι έτοιμη σε λίγο.Tha einai etimi se ligo.It will be ready in a little bit.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σπανακόπιτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
