γιαούρτι
giaoúrti[ʝaˈuɾti]neuter
The Greek word for yogurt is γιαούρτι (giaoúrti).
The word γιαούρτι is the most common way to say yogurt in Greek and refers to the milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process.
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Which one should you use?
While γιαούρτι is the standard term, the form Γιαούρτσι is used colloquially.
How does it change in a sentence?
γιαούρτι is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
giaoúrti
Did you know?
- The Greek word γιαούρτι is actually a loanword from Turkish via an Aromanian intermediary, rather than being an ancient Greek term.
- In Greece, γιαούρτι is frequently eaten as a dessert by mixing it with honey and walnuts.
- Greek yogurt is traditionally strained through a cloth to create 'strained yogurt', known as στραγγιστό γιαούρτι, which has a texture closer to cream cheese.
Examples in context
- Υπάρχει γιαούρτι στο ψυγείο.There's yogurt in the refrigerator.This sentence is useful for stating that there is γιαούρτι in the refrigerator.Tatoeba #3740434 by carlosalberto, translation #3719079 by CK
- Θέλω ένα βάζο γιαούρτι.Thelo ena vazo yogurti.I want a jar of yogurt.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are deciding on breakfast.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, θέλεις γιαούρτι για πρωινό;Kósta, thélis giaúrti gia protinó?Kostas, do you want yogurt for breakfast?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, Κυριάκη, θα ήθελα.Nai, Kyriáki, tha íthela.Yes, Kyriaki, I would.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣου φέρνω το γιαούρτι τώρα.Sou férno to giaúrti tóra.I'll bring you the yogurt now.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ πολύ!Efcharistó polý!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations and entries γιαούρτι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γιαούρτι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
