καρπούζι
karpoúzi/kaɾˈpu.zi/neuter
The Greek word for watermelon is καρπούζι (karpoúzi). Wiktionary also lists υδροπέπων (ydropépon).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| καρπούζι | karpoúzi | /kaɾˈpu.zi/ | neuter |
| υδροπέπων | ydropépon | masculine |
The term refers to the fruit known as watermelon.
Which one should you use?
The common neuter form is καρπούζι, while υδροπέπων is a masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of καρπούζι is καρπούζια.
How do you pronounce it?
karpoúzi (kaɾˈpu.zi). It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greece, it is a traditional summer custom to eat καρπούζι paired with a salty piece of feta cheese.
- The word καρπούζι travels a long linguistic path from Persian through Turkish before reaching Greek, meaning it shares a distant ancestry with many words used across the Silk Road.
- The word πέπων, found inside υδροπέπων, originally meant 'ripened' or 'cooked' in ancient Greek, referring to the fruit's maturation process.
Examples in context
- Μ' αρέσει το καρπούζι.I like watermelon.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the watermelon καρπούζι.Tatoeba #5460464 by Zeus, translation #1575786 by human600
- Μου αρέσει να τρώω καρπούζι.I like to eat watermelon.This sentence shows how to express the habit of eating the watermelon καρπούζι.Tatoeba #2844547 by glavkos, translation #402802 by Hector005
- Το καρπούζι είναι δροσερό και νόστιμο.Watermelon is refreshing and tasty.
- Το καρπουζάκι που έφερες είναι πολύ γλυκό.The little watermelon you brought is very sweet.
- Το καρπούζι είναι πολύ γλυκό.To karpouzi einai poly glyko.The watermelon is very sweet.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are planning a picnic.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλεις να πάρουμε καρπούζι;Thelis na paroume karpouzi?Do you want us to get watermelon?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι υπέροχο το καλοκαίρι.Ne, einai iperoch o kalokairi.Yes, it is wonderful in the summer.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα κόψω το καρπούζι στο πάρκο.Tha kopso to karpouzi sto parko.I will cut the watermelon at the park.
- Κώστας KostasΤέλεια ιδέα, Αναστασία!Telia idea, Anastasia!Great idea, Anastasia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watermelon” translations and entries καρπούζι, υδροπέπων, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries καρπούζι, υδροπέπων, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
