Cooking & Markets

1. Πού είναι η τοπική αγορά;

   pu I-ne i to-pi-KI a-go-RA

   Where is the local market?

   Usage

   Used when looking for fresh local produce

   Grammar Note

   "Pou einai ~?" is the standard Greek structure for asking where something is

2. Πώς ονομάζεται αυτό το υλικό;

   pos o-no-MA-ze-te af-TO to i-li-KO

   What is this ingredient called?

   Usage

   Used to ask the name of an unfamiliar ingredient

   Grammar Note

   "onomazetai" is the mediopassive form meaning "is called"

3. Είναι αυτό το πιάτο πολύ καυτερό;

   I-ne af-TO to pi-A-to po-LI kaf-te-RO

   Is this dish very spicy?

   Usage

   Used to check whether a dish is very spicy

   Grammar Note

   "poly" is a Greek adverb meaning "very/much"

4. Μπορείτε να συστήσετε ένα μάθημα μαγειρικής;

   bo-RI-te na si-STI-se-te E-na MA-thi-ma ma-gi-ri-KIS

   Can you recommend a cooking class?

   Usage

   Used when seeking a cooking class recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "Borite na ~?" uses the polite (plural) form for a respectful request

5. Πώς προετοιμάζεται αυτό το πιάτο;

   pos pro-e-ti-MA-ze-te af-TO to pi-A-to

   How do you prepare this dish?

   Usage

   Used to ask how to prepare a dish

   Grammar Note

   "proetoimazetai" is the passive voice meaning "is prepared"

6. Πού μπορώ να αγοράσω φρέσκα λαχανικά;

   pu bo-RO na a-go-RA-so FRE-ska la-cha-ni-KA

   Where can I buy fresh vegetables?

   Usage

   Used to find where to buy fresh produce

   Grammar Note

   "Pou boro na ~?" means "where can I ~?"

7. Θα ήθελα να μάθω να μαγειρεύω τοπικά φαγητά.

   tha I-the-la na MA-tho na ma-gi-RE-vo to-pi-KA fa-gi-TA

   I'd like to learn to cook local food.

   Usage

   Expresses interest in learning local cuisine

   Grammar Note

   "Tha ithela ~" is the conditional form expressing "I would like to ~"

8. Έχετε υλικά για χορτοφάγους;

   E-che-te i-li-KA gia chor-to-FA-gus

   Do you have vegetarian ingredients?

   Usage

   Used when looking for vegetarian-friendly ingredients

   Grammar Note

   "Ehete ~?" is the polite/plural form of "do you have ~?"

9. Ποια μπαχαρικά χρησιμοποιούνται σε αυτό το πιάτο;

   pia ba-cha-ri-KA chri-si-mo-pi-UN-de se af-TO to pi-A-to

   What spices are used in this dish?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about spices in a dish

   Grammar Note

   "hrisimopoiountai" is the passive third-person plural form

10. Μπορώ να δοκιμάσω ένα δείγμα;

    bo-RO na do-ki-MA-so E-na DIG-ma

    Can I try a sample?

    Usage

    Used at markets or food shops to request a taste

    Grammar Note

    "Boro na ~?" asks for permission or ability: "can I ~?"

11. Τόφου

    TO-fu

    Tofu

    Usage

    Point when looking for tofu; in Greece it is sold in health-food shops and large supermarkets

12. Σούπα

    SU-pa

    Soup

    Usage

    Point when ordering or asking about soup

13. Φρούτα

    FRU-ta

    Fruit

    Usage

    Fruit as a group; used at markets and at breakfast

14. Σκόρδο

    SKOR-do

    Garlic

    Usage

    Point to check for garlic or ask for it to be left out

15. Κρεμμύδι

    kre-MI-di

    Onion

    Usage

    Point to check for onion or ask for it to be left out

16. Καυτερή πιπεριά

    kaf-te-RI pi-pe-ri-A

    Chilli pepper

    Usage

    Bare "πιπεριά" means bell pepper, so "καυτερή" (hot) is added to mean chilli

17. Κόλιαντρος

    KO-li-an-dros

    Coriander / cilantro

    Usage

    Point to check for coriander; Greek cooking uses the seed more often than the fresh leaf

18. Τζίντζερ

    TZIN-dzer

    Ginger

    Usage

    The everyday word in Greek shops; the botanical term is "πιπερόριζα"

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