αρκουδάκι
arkoudáki
The English phrase "teddy" is translated into Greek as αρκουδάκι (arkoudáki).
The term αρκουδάκι is used to refer to a soft toy shaped like a bear. You can also use the phrase λούτρινο αρκουδάκι to specify a "stuffed teddy bear" by adding the adjective λούτρινο, which means "plush" or "stuffed".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of αρκουδάκι is αρκουδάκια (arkoudákia), which means "teddy bears".
How do you pronounce it?
arkoudáki
Did you know?
- A Greek speaker might call a partner αρκουδάκι in a romantic context, extending the toy's meaning to adult relationships in a way that 'teddy' rarely does in English.
- The plural αρκουδάκια is used not only for multiple toys but also to describe a group of small bear cubs in a way that sounds like 'little teddies'.
- In Greece, the diminutive suffix used in αρκουδάκι is so versatile that it can be added to almost any noun to turn it into a term of endearment, regardless of the object's size.
Examples in context
- – Δεν το πιστεύω πως αυτοί κοιμούνται μαζί. – Γιατί, Είναι εντελώς φυσιολογικό να παίρνει κανείς το λούτρινο αρκουδάκι του στο κρεβάτι!"I can't believe they're sleeping together." "Why? It's completely normal to take your teddy bear to bed!"Tatoeba #2363360 by mululatv, translation #9404754 by Nylez
- Του χάρισα ένα αρκουδάκι.I gave him a teddy bear.Tatoeba #9870272 by Nylez, translation #9928368 by Nylez
- Σ' αγαπώ, αρκουδάκι μου!I love you, my teddy!
- Το αρκουδάκι μου είναι πολύ μαλακό.To arkoudaki mou einai poly malako.My teddy bear is very soft.
Example conversation
A woman is buying a gift for her nephew.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω ένα μικρό αρκουδάκι για τον ανιψιό μου.Thelo ena mikro arkoudaki gia ton anipsio mou.I want a small teddy bear for my nephew.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑυτό το αρκουδάκι είναι πολύ δημοφιλές.Afto to arkoudaki einai poly dimofiles.This teddy bear is very popular.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι κατάλληλο για ένα μικρό παιδί;Einai katallilo gia ena mikro paidi;Is it suitable for a small child?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι πολύ ασφαλές.Nai, einai poly asfales.Yes, it is very safe.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
