βότκα
vótkafeminine
The English word vodka is translated into Greek as βότκα (vótka).
βότκα refers to a clear distilled alcoholic liquor.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
Which one should you use?
While βότκα is the standard form, Βόντκα is used for formal contexts and Βόντκακι is a playful, diminutive form used among friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
βότκα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vótka.
Did you know?
- While many Mediterranean spirits are served warm or at room temperature, βότκα in a Greek context is almost always expected to be served ice cold.
- The use of Βόντκακι can carry a touch of irony, sometimes used to jokingly describe a particularly low-quality or tiny shot of spirits.
- In Greek, the letter 'β' in βότκα represents the 'v' sound, unlike its standard role in many other Indo-European languages where it may represent a 'b' sound.
Examples in context
- Ποιο ποτό θα παραγγείλετε. Ένα ποτηράκι βόντκα, παρακαλώ.Which drink will you order? One glass of vodka, please.
- Η βότκα είναι πολύ δυνατή.I vótka eínai polý dynatí.The vodka is very strong.
- Θα πάρω μια βότκα με το lime.Tha páro mia vótka me to lime.I will have a vodka with lime.
- Πού μπορώ να αγοράσω βότκα;Pou boró na agoráso vótka;Where can I buy vodka?
Example conversation
At a bar.
- Κώστας KostasΤι θα πιεις, Αναστασία;Ti tha pieis, Anastasía?What will you drink, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα πάρω μια βότκα με τόνικ.Tha páro mia vótka me tónik.I'll have a vodka tonic.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ δυνατό ποτό.Eínai polý dynató potó.It is a very strong drink.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜου αρέσει έτσι.Mou arései étsi.I like it that way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vodka” translations and entries βότκα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
