How to Say "Vinegar" in Greek

ξίδι

xídi/ˈksi.ði/

The Greek word for vinegar is ξίδι (xídi).

ξίδι is used to refer to the acidic condiment.

Meaning: condiment (noun)

Which one should you use?

The standard term for vinegar in Greek is ξύδι.

The word is pronounced /ˈksi.ði/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.

The Greek word for vinegar shares a root with the word ὀξύς, which is used to describe both a sharp taste and a sharp physical object like a needle.
In Greek folk medicine, vinegar was historically used as a topical treatment for stings and burns long before modern pharmaceuticals were available.
The word ξίδι shares an ancient root with the English word 'oxide', both deriving from the Greek word for 'acid'.

Παρακαλώ, μπορώ να έχω λίγο ξύδι;
Excuse me, can I have some vinegar, please?
Το ξίδι είναι στο ντουλάπι.
To xídi íne sto ntoulápi.
The vinegar is in the cupboard.
Θέλεις λίγο ξίδι για τη σαλάτα;
Thélis lígo xídi gia ti saláta;
Do you want some vinegar for the salad?

Anastasia and Giorgos are preparing a meal together.

Αναστασία Anastasia

Γιώργο, μπορείς να μου δώσεις το ξίδι;
Giórgo, boréis na mou dóseis to xídi?
Giorgos, can you give me the vinegar?
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, είναι δίπλα στο λάδι.
Nai, eínai dípla sto ládi.
Yes, it is next to the oil.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ευχαριστώ, το χρειάζομαι για τη σάλτσα.
Efcharistó, to chreiazómai gia ti sáltsa.
Thanks, I need it for the sauce.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Παρακαλώ, Αναστασία.
Parakaló, Anastásia.
You're welcome, Anastasia.

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