μπριζόλα
brizóla[bɾiˈzo̞la]feminine
The Greek word for steak is μπριζόλα (brizóla).
μπριζόλα specifically means a slice of meat, but in Greek restaurants, it is often used as a general term for various grilled meat dishes, not just beef.
Meaning: slice of beef (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form μπριζόλα is a feminine noun. Use the genitive singular form μπριζόλας to say "of steak" and the plural form μπριζόλες to say "steaks".
How do you pronounce it?
brizóla
Did you know?
- In Greece, the quality of a μπριζόλα is often judged by the 'marmaro' or marbling, a word borrowed from the Greek word for 'marble'.
- The word μπριζόλα traces its origins back to the Venetian word brisiòła, a linguistic footprint left by centuries of Venetian influence on the Greek islands and coastal regions.
- Greek has a specific word for a 'thick' steak, χοντρή μπριζόλα, which is prized in traditional grilling and often cooked over charcoal.
Examples in context
- Θα πάρω μια μπριζόλα.I'll take a steak.This sentence is useful for ordering a μπριζόλα.Tatoeba #2750136 by Ricardo14, translation #620703 by Ricardo14
- Θέλεις μια μπριζόλα;</Theleis mia brižola?Do you want a steak?
Example conversation
Giorgos and Kyriaki are at a restaurant.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι θα φάς, Κυριακή;Ti tha fas, Kyriakí?What will you eat, Kyriaki?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω μια μεγάλη μπριζόλα.Thélo mia megáli brizóla.I want a large steak.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα την παραγγείλεις τώρα;Tha tin parangeílis tóra?Will you order it now?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, θα το κάνω.Nai, tha to káno.Yes, I will.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steak” translations and entries μπριζόλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μπριζόλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
