Ένα τραπέζι για δύο
Éna trapézi gia dýo
Ένα τραπέζι για δύο (Éna trapézi gia dýo) is the Greek way to say 'table for two'.
This phrase is used when making a request at a restaurant for a table that can accommodate two people. It is natural and polite to add παρακαλώ (parakaló), meaning 'please', to the end of the phrase when making your request.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'One table for two'. The word Ένα (éna) means 'one' or 'a', and δύο (dýo) means 'two'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, Ένα (éna) functions as 'one' or 'a' and δύο (dýo) means 'two'.
How do you pronounce it?
Éna trapézi gia dýo
Did you know?
- The Greek word τραπέζι (trapézi) is a distant relative of the English word 'trapeze'. Both words trace their lineage back to the same ancient roots involving a flat surface or a platform.
- In Ancient Greece, the τράπεζα was not just a table but often a changing counter used by money-changers.
- Greek culture often involves 'meze' dining, where a τραπέζι is filled with many small plates shared by everyone regardless of the table size.
Examples in context
- Ένα τραπέζι για δύο άτομα, παρακαλώ.A table for two, please.
- Γεια σας! Θα ήθελα ένα τραπέζι για δύο άτομα, παρακαλώ.Hello! I would like a table for two, please.
- Θα ήθελα ένα τραπέζι για δύο στην αυλή.Tha íthela éna trapézi gia dío stin avlí.I would like a table for two in the courtyard.
- Έχετε ένα τραπέζι για δύο κοντά στο παράθυρο;Échete éna trapézi gia dío kontá sto paráthiro;Do you have a table for two near the window?
Example conversation
At a traditional Greek taverna.
- Κώστας KostasΚαλησπέρα, έχετε ένα τραπέζι για δύο;Kalispéra, échete éna trapézi gia dío;Good evening, do you have a table for two?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Κώστα, ακριβώς εδώ.Ne, Kósta, akrivós edó.Yes, Kostas, right here.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστούμε πολύ, Μαρία.Efcharistoúme polý, María.Thank you very much, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΠαρακαλώ, καλά να περάσετε.Parakaló, kalá na perásete.You're welcome, have a good time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ένα, για, δύο, τραπέζι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
