σερβιτόρος
servitóros/seɾ.viˈto.ɾos/masculine
The Greek word for waiter is σερβιτόρος (servitóros).
The term refers to a person who serves in a restaurant or a similar establishment.
Meaning: a server in a restaurant or similar (noun)
Which one should you use?
While σερβιτόρος is the masculine form, you can use σερβιτόρα to refer specifically to a waitress. If you are referring to a group of male waiters or a mixed-gender group, use the plural form σερβιτόροι.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is masculine in its default form. To call out to a waiter to get their attention, use the vocative form σερβιτόρε.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /seɾ.viˈto.ɾos/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: servitóros.
Did you know?
- In a traditional Greek 'kafeneio' or coffee house, the person serving is often called the καφενετζής, which refers to the owner-operator rather than just a hired server.
- In Greece, it is a common social custom to leave a small amount of change for the σερβιτόρος rather than a large percentage-based tip typical in the US.
- The word σερβιτόρος is a linguistic traveler from Italy, as it was borrowed directly from the Italian word servitore.
Examples in context
- Που 'ναι ο σερβιτόρος;Where is the waiter?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the σερβιτόρος.Tatoeba #7790596 by eypros, translation #7780453 by deniko
- Είμαι ο σερβιτόρος σας.I'm your waiter.This sentence is useful for a waiter introducing themselves using σερβιτόρος.Tatoeba #5413517 by Zeus, translation #2248329 by CK
- Που είναι ο σερβιτόρος;Where's the waiter?Tatoeba #7790597 by eypros, translation #7780454 by deniko
- Συγγνώμη, εδώ!Excuse me, here!
- Μπορεί να μου φέρετε το μενού;Could you bring me the menu?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are dining at a restaurant.
- Μαρία MariaΟ σερβιτόρος είναι πολύ ευγενικός.O servitoros einai poly evgenikos.The waiter is very polite.
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, μας εξυπηρετεί πολύ γρήγορα.Nai, mas exyperitei poly grygora.Yes, he is serving us very quickly.
- Μαρία MariaΘέλω να ζητήσω τον λογαριασμό από τον σερβιτόρο.Thelo na zitiso ton logariasmo apo ton servitoro.I want to ask the waiter for the bill.
- Νίκος NikosΚάνε το εσύ, Μαρία.Kane to esy, Maria.You do it, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “waiter” translations and entries σερβιτόρος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σερβιτόρος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
