ατμίζω
atmízo
To vape in Greek is ατμίζω (atmízo).
The verb ατμίζω is used to describe the action of inhaling the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette.
Meaning: to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette (verb)
Which one should you use?
The term βεϊπ is an informal way to say 'vape' in Greek. The formal way to say 'vape' in Greek is ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο.
How do you pronounce it?
atmízo
Did you know?
- Because ατμίζω is derived from 'steam', it is the same root used for 'steaming' vegetables in a Greek kitchen.
- In Greek, the word ατμός can also refer to the 'breath' of a person in poetic or ancient contexts, adding a lyrical layer to the modern verb ατμίζω.
- If you use the formal term ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο, which literally translates to 'electronic cigarette', you might sound more like a news reporter than a local.
Examples in context
- Χρησιμοποιώ ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο.I use an electronic cigarette.
- Το ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο είναι μια λύση για το κάπνισμα.The electronic cigarette is a solution for smoking.
- Θέλεις να βεϊπάρουμε μαζί;Do you want to vape together?
- Δεν θέλω να ατμίζω εδώ μέσα.Den thelo na atmizo edo mesa.I don't want to vape in here.
- Πού μπορεί να ατμίζω χωρίς προβλήματα;Pou borei na atmizo choris provlimata;Where can I vape without problems?
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are chatting outside a cafe.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚυριακή, ατμίζεις ακόμα αυτό το ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο;Kyriakí, atmízis akóma aftó to ilektronikó tsigáro?Kyriaki, do you still vape with that e-cigarette?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, Δημήτρη, μου βοηθάει να κόψω το κάπνισμα.Nai, Dimítri, mou voitháei na kópsi to kápnisma.Yes, Dimitris, it helps me quit smoking.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕγώ δεν θέλω να ατμίζω καθόλου.Egó den thélo na atmízo kathólou.I don't want to vape at all.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι η προσωπική σου επιλογή.Eínai i prosopikí sou epilogí.That is your personal choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vape” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.