δύο μπύρες
dýo býres
In Greek, δύο μπύρες (dýo býres) means two beers.
The phrase is used to request or reference two servings of beer. To turn the phrase into a polite request in a bar or restaurant, it is standard to add παρακαλώ (please) to the end, resulting in Δύο μπύρες, παρακαλώ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Northern Greece, Δύα μπύρες is used instead of δύο μπύρες.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase δύο μπύρες, the noun μπύρα (beer) is in the accusative plural form to indicate it is the direct object of a request.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dýo býres.
Did you know?
- In Greek social culture, ordering δύο μπύρες is often a signal to the server that the table is open for a long session of 'parea', or social gathering.
- The word μπύρα is a loanword from German, specifically from the word 'Bier', which entered the Greek language relatively recently compared to ancient terms.
- While μπύρα is the standard word, some older Greeks might refer to a beer as μπιέρα, a variation influenced by the Italian word 'birra'.
Examples in context
- Δύο μπύρες, παρακαλώ.Two beers, please.This sentence is useful for practicing a polite request for two beers using δύο μπύρες.Tatoeba #2198151 by glavkos, translation #34846 by CK
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are at a beach bar.
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργο, τι θα πεις;Gírgo, ti tha peis?Giorgos, what will you drink?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα ήθελα μια μπύρα.Tha íthela mia mpýra.I would like a beer.
- Μαρία MariaΕντάξει, θα παραγγείλω δύο μπύρες.Entáxei, tha parangeílo dýo mpýres.Okay, I will order two beers.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, Μαρία!Efcharistó, María!Thank you, Maria!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
