γαλοπούλα
galopoúla/ɣaloˈpula/feminine
The English word turkey is translated into Greek as γαλοπούλα (galopoúla) when referring to the bird. Wiktionary also lists διάνος (diános).
Meaning: bird in the genus Meleagris (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| γαλοπούλα | galopoúla | /ɣaloˈpula/ | feminine |
| διάνος | diános | masculine |
The term is used to refer to the bird in the genus Meleagris.
Which one should you use?
The word for the bird is different from the word used for the country, which is Τουρκία.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun γαλοπούλα has the plural form γαλοπούλες and the genitive singular form γαλοπούλας. The masculine form διάνος is also available.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɣaloˈpula/. In English romanization, this is galopoúla.
Did you know?
- In Greece, γαλοπούλα is the traditional centerpiece for the Christmas dinner, rather than Thanksgiving, which is not a Greek holiday.
- The word γαλοπούλα is built from the word γάλος, which refers specifically to a male turkey.
Examples in context
- Έχεις φάει ποτέ γαλοπούλα;Have you ever eaten turkey?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever eaten γαλοπούλα.Tatoeba #7797193 by janMiso, translation #69241 by CK
- Η γαλοπούλα είναι στο φούρνο.The turkey is in the oven.This sentence is useful for stating that the γαλοπούλα is in the oven.Tatoeba #11672341 by carlosalberto, translation #11672329 by carlosalberto
- Περνάω τις διακοπές μου στην Τουρκία.I'm spending my vacation in Turkey.
- Η γαλοπούλα είναι το αγαπημένο μου φαγητό.I galopoula einai to agapimeno mou fagitó.Turkey is my favorite food.
Example conversation
Eleni and Giorgos are planning their Christmas dinner.
- Ελένη EleniΘέλεις να φάμε γαλοπούλα φέτος;Thelis na fame galopoula fetos?Do you want to eat turkey this year?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι η αγαπημένη μου επιλογή.Nai, einai i agapimeni mou epilogi.Yes, it is my favorite choice.
- Ελένη EleniΤότε θα πάρω μια γαλοπούλα από την αγορά.Tote tha paro mia galopoula apo tin agora.Then I will get a turkey from the market.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤέλεια, θα σε βοηθήσω να τη κουβαλήσεις.Telia, tha se voithiso na ti kouvaliseis.Great, I will help you carry it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turkey” translations and entries γαλοπούλα, διάνος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γαλοπούλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
