τοστ
tost
In Greek, the word for the food toast is τοστ (tost).
The word τοστ refers specifically to the food item, toasted bread.
Meaning: toasted bread (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
tost
When do people say it?
While τοστ refers to the food, Greek speakers use different phrases when making a toast during a drink. A common way to say 'Cheers!' is Στην υγειά μας! For a more jovial and familiar atmosphere among friends, you can say Γεια μας, ρε παίδες! There is also an informal, poetic and flirty way to propose a toast by saying Πίνω για τα μάτια σου!, which means 'I drink to your eyes!'
Did you know?
- In Greek cafes, ordering a τοστ usually brings a toasted sandwich with fillings like cheese and ham, rather than plain pieces of browned bread.
- The Greek word τοστ was borrowed directly from the English word 'toast'.
- While English speakers use 'toast' for both bread and drinks, a Greek speaker using τοστ is exclusively talking about food. Using τοστ to propose a drink would be nonsensical to a local.
Examples in context
- Έφαγα τοστ για πρωϊνό.I ate toast for breakfast.This sentence shows how to use τοστ when talking about breakfast.Tatoeba #1497790 by glavkos, translation #1497770 by Eldad
- Σήμερα θα φτιάξουμε το δικό μας ψωμί του τοστ με τα χεράκια μας.Today we'll make our own toast bread with our own hands.This sentence illustrates the use of τοστ in the context of making toast bread.Tatoeba #9967207 by Nylez, translation #9996479 by Nylez
- Θέλεις ένα ζεστό τοστ με τυρί;Theleis ena zestó tost me tyrí;Do you want a warm cheese toast?
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are in the kitchen.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔημήτρη, θέλεις τοστ;Dimítri, thélis tost?Dimitris, do you want toast?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, παρακαλώ, Αναστασία.Nai, parakaló, Anastasía.Yes, please, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα το φτιάξω τώρα.Tha to ftiáxo tóra.I will make it now.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ πολύ!Efcharistó polý!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τοστ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
