take away
The Greek way to say takeaway is take away.
In Greek, take away is used to describe a meal bought to be eaten elsewhere. When you want to specify that you want your food to go, you can use the phrase για δρόμο. Additionally, a place that provides takeaway food might be called a μαγαζί and a specific type of takeaway shop specializing in grilled meats served in pita or on a plate is known as a Σουβλατζίδικο.
Meaning: meal bought to be eaten elsewhere (noun)
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase για δρόμο, literally 'for road', you are describing your food by its intended journey rather than its packaging.
- The word σουβλάκι originates from the word σουβλά meaning 'skewer', but in a takeaway context, it almost always refers to the wrapped sandwich rather than the meat on a stick.
- Ordering για δρόμο in a traditional bakery often involves the staff wrapping the item in a simple piece of paper rather than a bag, reflecting a minimalist approach to takeaway packaging.
Examples in context
- Πάμε να πάρουμε φαγητό από το αγαπημένο μας μαγαζάκι;Shall we get food from our favorite takeaway place?
- Θέλεις να παραγγείλουμε take away;Theleis na parangeiloume take away;Do you want to order a takeaway?
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Κώστας KostasΕίμαι κουρασμένος, πάμε για ένα take away;Eimai kourasmenos, pame gia ena take away?I am tired, shall we get a takeaway?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, καλή ιδέα! Τι θέλεις να φάμε;Nai, kali idea! Ti thelis na fame?Yes, good idea! What do you want to eat?
- Κώστας KostasΠροτιμώ ένα take away από το κινέζικο.Protimo ena take away apo to kineziko.I prefer a takeaway from the Chinese place.
- Ελένη EleniΣυμφωνώ, Κώστα. Ας το παραγγείλουμε τώρα.Symfono, Kosta. As to parangeiloume tora.I agree, Kostas. Let's order it now.
