βρύση
vrýsi/ˈvɾi.si/
The Greek word for 'tap' is βρύση (vrýsi).
This term refers to the action of touching something, often in a repeated manner.
Meaning: to touch something, often repeatedly (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈvɾi.si/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word βρύση does not actually refer to the act of touching something repeatedly, but specifically to a water tap or faucet.
- In Greek, if you want to describe 'tapping' a screen or a shoulder, you would use the verb χτυπώ or αγγίζω instead of βρύση.
- The word βρύση is etymologically linked to the idea of water 'gushing' or 'bubbling up' from a source.
Examples in context
- Μπορείτε να κλείσετε τη βρύση, παρακαλώ;Can you please turn off the tap?
- Μην ξεχάσεις να κλείσεις τη στρόφιγγα μετά το πλύσιμοDon't forget to turn off the tap after washing
- Παρακαλώ, μπορείς να ανοίξεις το βρυσάκι;Please, can you turn on the tap?
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are in the kitchen.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι κάνεις με τη βρύση;Ti kaneis me ti vrysi;What are you doing with the tap?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑπλά χτυπάω τη βρύση για να ακούσω.Apla chtypao ti vrysi gia na akouso.I'm just tapping the tap to listen.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣταμάτα να τη χτυπάς.Stamata na ti chtypas.Stop tapping it.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕντάξει, Γιώργο, σταμάτησα.Entaxei, Giogo, stamatisa.Okay, George, I stopped.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry βρύση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries βρύση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
