ζιζάνιο
zizánioneuter
In Greek, "weed" can be translated as ζιζάνιο (zizánio) or αγριόχορτο.
Meaning: unwanted plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ζιζάνιο | zizánio | neuter |
| αγριόχορτο | agrióchorto | neuter |
The term refers to an unwanted plant. In specific informal contexts, be aware that the word Τσιγάρο (which literally means cigarette) is sometimes used as a euphemism for the drug weed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word αγριόχορτο is a compound formed from αγριός, meaning "wild" and χόρτο, meaning "herb" or "grass".
Which one should you use?
ζιζάνιο is the more technical or botanical term for an unwanted plant. In contrast, αγριόχορτο is a more common, descriptive term for wild plants or weeds.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are neuter nouns. The plural of ζιζάνιο is τα ζιζάνια, and the plural of αγριόχορτο is τα αγριόχορτα.
How do you pronounce it?
zizánio
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, ζιζάνια is often used metaphorically to describe 'sowing discord' or creating trouble between two people.
- The word ζιζάνιο appears in the New Testament as a central metaphor in the Parable of the Tares, where 'weeds' are sown by an enemy to choke out a good crop.
- The word χόρτο is often used in Greek cooking to refer to specific leafy greens, moving far beyond the meaning of a simple 'weed'.
Examples in context
- Πήγες σε εκείνο το πάρτι χθες. Είχε μαριχουάνα;Did you go to that party last night? Was there any weed?
- Αυτό το ζιζάνιο είναι πολύ δύσκολο να αφαιρεθεί.Afto to zizanio einai poly dyskolo na afaireithei.This weed is very difficult to remove.
- Το ζιζάνιο αυτό εμποδίζει την ανάπτυξη των λουλουδιών.To zizanio afto empodizei tin anaptyxi ton louloudion.This weed is preventing the flowers from growing.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are gardening together.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, είναι αυτό ζιζάνιο ή λουλούδι;Anastasía, íne aftó zizánio í loulúdi?Anastasia, is this a weed or a flower?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι ζιζάνιο, Γιώργο. Βγάλτο αμέσως.Íne zizánio, Giórgo. Vgálto amésos.It is a weed, Giorgos. Pull it out immediately.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΥπάρχουν πολλά ζιζάνια σε αυτό το σημείο.Ypárchoun pollá zizánia se aftó to simío.There are many weeds in this spot.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, θα τα καθαρίσουμε όλη μαζί.Ne, tha ta katharísoume óli mazí.Yes, we will clear them all together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weed” translations and entries ζιζάνιο, αγριόχορτο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
