φράουλα
fráoula/ˈfɾa.u.la/feminine
The English word 'strawberry' is φράουλα (fráoula) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists χαμοκέρασο (chamokéraso).
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| φράουλα | fráoula | /ˈfɾa.u.la/ | feminine |
| χαμοκέρασο | chamokéraso | neuter |
The primary way to refer to the strawberry fruit is through the word φράουλα. Related to this, the adjective φραουλί is used to describe the color strawberry.
Which one should you use?
φράουλα is the most common term for a strawberry in everyday Greek.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using φράουλα as a modifier, such as in the phrase 'strawberry cake', the noun changes from its feminine nominative form to the genitive form φράουλας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as fráoula (/ˈfɾa.u.la/). It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The alternative word χαμοκέρασο literally means 'little cherry', combining the words for 'small' and 'cherry'.
- The word φράουλα actually traces its roots back to Vulgar Latin, specifically the word *frāgula, making it a distant relative of the English 'strawberry'.
- While English uses 'strawberry' for all varieties, Greeks may use χαμοκέρασο specifically when referring to the wild woodland strawberry rather than the larger garden variety.
Examples in context
- Δοκιμάστε αυτό το γλυκό από φράουλα.Help yourself to the strawberry jam.This sentence shows how to use φράουλα when referring to jam.Tatoeba #2999473 by glavkos, translation #2744903 by sharptoothed
- Το κέικ φράουλας είναι νοστιμότατο.The strawberry cake is delicious.This sentence demonstrates the use of the genitive form φράουλας as a modifier for cake.Tatoeba #11294345 by carlosalberto, translation #10714776 by warikdigital
- Μια φράουλα δεν είναι πιο νόστιμη από μια μπανάνα.A strawberry is not tastier than a banana.This sentence provides a simple comparison using the word φράουλα.Tatoeba #11699540 by carlosalberto, translation #11699505 by carlosalberto
- Αγόρασα φρέσκες φράουλες από την αγορά.I bought fresh strawberries from the market.
- Αυτά τα μικρά φρούτα είναι φράουλες.These tiny fruits are strawberries.
- Οι φράουλες είναι νόστιμες το καλοκαίρι.Strawberries are delicious in summer.
- Ας κάνουμε ένα smoothie με φράουλες.Let's make a strawberry smoothie.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are preparing a fruit salad.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις να κόψεις τη φράουλα;Theleis na kopsis ti fraoula?Do you want to cut the strawberry?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, αλλά είναι πολύ μικρή.Nai, alla einai poly mikri.Yes, but it is very small.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠάρε μια άλλη φράουλα τότε.Pare mia alli fraoula tote.Take another strawberry then.
- Κώστας KostasΈτσι είναι καλύτερα.Etsi einai kalytera.This is better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations and entries φράουλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries φράουλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
