Turkish | Greek | English |
Adet | Adeti | Custom |
Aforoz | Aforismos | Excommunicate |
Afyon | Afioni | Opium |
Ağa | Agas | Land owner |
Ahlat | Ahladi | Pear |
Ahmak | Ahmakis | Idiot |
Ahtapot | Htapodi (el:χταπόδι) | Octopus |
Alan | Alana | Area, ground |
Alarga | Alarga | Open sea, distant |
Aman | Aman | For mercy’s sake |
Anadolu | Anatoli | Anatolia (East in Greek) |
Ananas | Ananas | Pineapple |
Anason | Anithos | Aniseed |
Amfora | Amphoreus (el:Αμφορέας) | Anchor |
Angarya | Angaria | Forced labor |
Apukurya | Apokria | Carnival |
Arap | Arapis | Negro, bogyman |
Arnavut | Arnautis | Albanian |
Astar | Astari | Lining |
Aşık | Asikis | Someone in love |
Atlet | Athlitis | Athlete |
Avanak | Avanakis | Gullible, stupid |
Avlu | Auli | Courtyard |
Ayran | Airani | A drink |
Baba | Babas | Father |
Baca | Batzias | Chimney |
Bacak | Batzaki | Leg, leg of trousers in G. |
Bacanak | Batjanakis | Brother in law |
Bağlama | Baglamas | A string instrument |
Bahçe | Bahtses | Garden |
Bahşiş | Baxisi | Tip |
Bakır | Bakiri | Copper |
Bakkal | Bakkalis | Grocer |
Baklava | Baklavas | Baklava |
Balta | Baltas | Ax |
Bamya | Bamia | Okra |
Barbunya | Barbunia | A fish |
Barut | Baruti | Gunpowder |
Batakçı | Bataxis | Swindler |
Battaniye | Batania | Woolen Blanket |
Bavul | Mpaulo | Luggage |
Bayat | Bagiatikos | Stale |
Bayrak | Bairaki | Flag |
Bayram | Bairami | Feast, holy day |
Bekar | Bekiaris | Batchelor |
Bekri | Bekris | Drunk |
Bela | Belas | Trouble |
Benzin | Benzina | Petrol, gas |
Bereket | Bereket | Abundance, plenty |
Beton | Beton | Concrete |
Bey | Beis | Mr. |
Bezelye | Bizeli | Pea |
Biber | Piperi | Pepper |
Biftek | Bifteki | Steak |
Bodrum | Boudroumi | Cellar, dungeon |
Bomba | Bomba | Bomb |
Bora | Bora | Storm |
Boru | Bouri | Pipe |
Bostan | Bostani | Vegetable field, garden |
Boya | Bogia | Paint |
Börek | Boureki | Pastry, pie |
Bre | Vre | Hi, you |
Budala | Boudalas | Idiot |
Bulgur | Bligouri | Boiled wheat |
But | Bouti | Thigh |
Buz | Bouzi | Ice, very cold |
Buzuki | Bouzouki | Bouzouki |
Cacık | Tzatziki | A drink with cucumbers |
Caka | Tsaka | Swagger, vanity |
Cam | Tzami | Window pane |
Cambaz | Tzambazis | Acrobat, dealer in G. |
Cami | Tzami | Mosque |
Cenabet | Tzanabetis | Crabbed person |
Cep | Tsepi | Pocket |
Cereme | Tzeremes | Fine or cost of damage |
Cezve | Tzesves | Coffee Pot |
Cımbız | Tsimpida | Tweezers |
Çıfıt | Tsifoutis | Tight in money |
Ciğer | Tziyeri | Liver, lungs |
Ciklet | Tsikla | Chewing gum |
Cüce | Tsutzes | Dwarf Fa cūje/cūce yavru, küçük şey, kuş yavrusu → küçük |
Çadır | Tsiantiri | Tent |
Çakırkeyif | Tsakir-kef | Slightly drunk |
Çalı | Tsiali | Thorny plant |
Çalım | Tsalimi | Flexibility, show off |
Çanak | Tsanaki | Shallow bowl |
Çanta | Tsanta | Handbag |
Çapaçul | Tsapatulis | Untidy |
Çapari | Tsapari | Weight anchor |
Çapkın | Tsahpinis | Seducer, coquettish |
Çapraz | Tsaprazi | Crossed |
Çardak | Tsardaki | Hut of dried branches |
Çarık | Tsarouhi | Rustic shoe |
Çarşı | Charsi | Market |
Çatal | Tsatala | Fork |
Çatra Patra | Tsatra pat | Stumbling speech |
Çavus | Tsausis | Sergeant |
Çay | Tsai | Tea |
Çelebi | Tselebis | Pleasant man, mentor |
Çember | Tsemperi | Circle |
Çengel | Tsingeli | Hook |
Çırak | Tsiraki | Apprentice |
Çiftetelli | Tsiftetell | A dance |
Çiftlik | Tsifliki | Big farm, property |
Çimento | Tsimento | Cement |
Çinko | Tsingos | Zinc |
Çipura | Tsipura | A fish |
Çiroz | Tsiros | A fish |
Çoban | Tsobanis | Shepherd |
Çorap | Tsurapis | Woolen sock |
Çorba | Tsorbas | Soup |
Çotra | Tsotra | File fish |
Çörek | Tsoureki | Large bun |
Çuval | Tsouvali | Sack |
Dalavere | Dalavere | Trick, deceit |
Dalga | Dalka | Wave (sorrow, love in Greek) |
Dantel | Ntantella | Lace |
Darbuka | Ntarbuka | Drum |
Davul | Ntauli | Drum |
Defne | Dafni | Laurel |
Defter | Tefteri | Notebook |
Değnek | Dekaniki | Stick |
Demet | Demati | Bouquet |
Dert | Derti | Sorrow, trouble |
Derviş | Dervisis | Dervish |
Despot | Despotis | Despot |
Diploma | Diploma | Diploma |
Direk | Ntereki | Pole |
Divan | Divani | Sofa |
Diyakos | Diakos | Deacon |
Doğru | Dogrou | Straight,True |
Dolap | Ntoulapi | Cupboard |
Dolma | Ntolmas | Stuffed leaves |
Domates | Ntomates | Tomatoes |
Drahoma | Trahoma | Dowry |
Duvar | Ntouvari | Wall |
Dümbelek | Toumbeleki | Small drum |
Dümen | Timoni | Rudder, steering wheel |
Dünya | Dounya | World |
Düzine | Ntouzina | Dozen |
Efendi | Afendis | Gentleman |
Eğlenti | Glenti | Fun |
Eksen | Axonas | Axis |
Elmas | Adamas | Diamond |
Enginar | Anginara | Artichoke |
Evlek | Avlakia | A measure of land |
Falçata | Faltseta | Shoemaker’s knife |
Fanus | Fanos | Lantern, lampglass |
Faraş | Farasi | Dust pan |
Farfara | Farfara | Empty headed, frivolity |
Fasulye | Fasoulia | Bean |
Fener | Fanari | Lantern |
Ferman | Firmani | Sultan’s word |
Fındık | Fountouki | Walnut |
Fırça | Vourtsa | Brush |
Fırın | Furnos | Owen |
Fıstık | Fistiki | Pistacchio Nuts |
Fidan | Fidani | Plant, sapling |
Filozof | Filosofos | Philosopher |
Fincan | Flitzani | Cup |
Firkete | Fourketa | Hairpin |
Fistan | Foustani | Woman’s dress |
Fişek | Fiseki | Cartridge |
Fitil | Fitili | Fuse |
Fol | (Pros) Fol | Nest egg |
Fukara | Fukaras | Poor, Hopeless |
Gaf | Gafa | Mistake, blunder |
Gaile | Gaila | Care, Difficulty |
Galeta | Galeta | Breadcrumbs |
Gargara | Gargara | Gargle |
Gazoz | Gazoza | Fizzy water |
Gem | Gemi | Horse bridle |
Gemici | Yemitzis | Sailor |
Goril | Gorillas | Gorilla |
Gönder | Kontari | Flag pole |
Gözleme | Giouzlemes | Pancake |
Gübre | Kopria | Manure, fertilizer |
Güğüm | Gumi | Jug |
Gül | Yioulia | Rose |
Güveç | Guvetsi | Brick Bowl |
Güverte | Kouverta | Deck of a ship |
Haber | Haberi | News |
Halı | Hali | Carpet, rug |
Halka | Halkas | Ring |
Hamal | Hamalis | Porter |
Hamam | Hamami | Turkish bath |
Hamsi | Hamsi | Anchovy |
Hançer | Hatzari | Short sword |
Hanım | Hanoumi-sa | Lady |
Hap | Hapi | Pill |
Haram | Harami | Waste, sin |
Harem | Haremi | Harem |
Harita | Hartis | Map |
Harman | Harmani | Blend |
Hatır | Hatiri | For somebody’s sake, favor |
Hava | Havas | Air, mood |
Havuz | Havuza | Cistern, pool |
Havyar | Haviar | Caviar |
Hayvan | Haivani | Animal, beast |
Helva | Halvas | Halva, a desert |
Helal | Halali | Honest, permissible |
Hendek | Handaki | Ditch |
Hoca | Hotzas | Teacher, priest |
Hora | Horos | Dance |
Horon | Horos | Dance |
Hovarda | Houvardas | Extravagant, womanizer |
Hoyrat | Horiatis | Rough, Peasant |
Huni | Honi | Funnel |
Hurafe | Kourafexala | Superstition |
Hurma | Hurmas | Date |
Huy | Houi | Habit |
Huzur | Houzouri | State of harmony |
Ihlamur | Flamouri | Linden Tree |
Irgat | Ergatis | Agricultural worker |
Iskarmoz | Skarmos | Oar support |
Iskarta | Skartos | Defective |
Iskorpit | Skorpios | A fish |
Ispanak | Spanaki | Spinach |
Istaka | Steka | Billiard cue |
Istampa | Stampa | Stamp |
Izgara | Skara | Grill |
İbrik | Briki | Pot |
İmam | Imamis | Muslim priest |
İmam Bayıldı | Imam Baild | A dish |
İnsaf | Nisafi | Fairness |
İskambil | Skambili | Playing cards |
İskandil | Skandali | Sounding lead in guns |
İskarpin | Skarpini | Shoe |
İskelet | Skeletos | Skeleton |
İskonto | Skonto | Discount |
İspinoz | Spinos | Chaffinch |
İstakoz | Astakos | Lobster |
İstavrit | Stavritis | A fish |
İstavroz | Stavros | Cross |
İsteri | Ysteria | Hysteria |
İstridye | Stridi | Oyster |
Kabadayı | Kabadais | Tough guy |
Kabuk | Kavouki | Shell (of animals etc.) |
Kadife | Katifes | Velvet |
Kadayıf | Kadaifi | Kadaif |
Kalabalık | Kalabaliki | Mass of people |
Kalamar | Kalamari | Squid |
Kalay | Kalai | Solder (A metal) |
Kalaycı | Kalaitzis | Tinker |
Kaldırım | Kaldirimi | Sidewalk |
Kalem | Kalemi | Pen, chisel |
Kalfa | Kalfas | Assistant |
Kalıp | Kaloupi | Form |
Kalpak | Kalpaki | Fur Cap |
Kalpazan | Kalpiko | Counterfeiter, lazy |
Kama | Kama | Short dagger |
Kambur | Kampouris | Hunchback |
Kamçı | Kamtsiki | Whip |
Kampana | Kampana | Bell |
Kamyon | Kamioni | Truck |
Kanal | Kanali | Chanel, strait |
Kanepe | Kanapes | Sofa |
Kantar | Kantari | Balance |
Kapak | Kapaki | Cover |
Kapora | Kaparo | Deposit |
Kaplama | Kaplamas | Covering |
Kaplan | Kaplani | Tiger (Hawk in Greek) |
Karagöz | Karagoz | Black eyed,a shadow figure |
Karakol | Karakoli | Police office, police |
Karamela | Karamella | Candy |
Karanfil | Garyfallo | Carnation |
Karavana | Kouramana | Meal in the army |
Kardeş | Kardasis | Brother |
Karga | Karga | Crow, a bird |
Karides | Garides | Shrimp |
Karpuz | Karpuzi | Watermelon |
Karşı | Karsi | Opposite |
Karşılama | Karsilamas | A dance |
Karyola | Kariola | Bed (‘Nasty’woman in Greek) |
Kasa | Kassa | Safe, packing case |
Kasap | Hasapis | Butcher |
Kasket | Kasketo | Cap |
Kaşar | Kaseri | Yellow cheese |
Katran | Katrani | Tar |
Kavak | Kavaki | Willow |
Kavga | Kavgas | Quarrel, fight |
Kavurma | Kavourmas | A type of meat cooking |
Kayık | Kaiki | Small boat |
Kayıkçı | Kaiktsis | Seaman |
Kayısı | Kaisi | Apricot |
Kaymak | Kaimaki | Cream of milk |
Kazan | Kazani | Large cooking bowl |
Kazma | Kasmas | Pick |
Kebap | Kebap | Kebap |
Keçe | Ketses | Coarse felt |
Keçi | Katsika | Goat |
Kefal | Kefalos | A fish |
Kelepir | Kelepouri | Bargain |
Kemençe | Kementzes | A string instrument |
Kerata | Keratas | Cuckold |
Kerevet | Krevati | Bedstead (bed in G.) |
Kerhane | Kiarhanes | Brothel |
Kerpeten | Kerpeteni | Pliers |
Kesat | Kesati | Lack of bussiness |
Kese | Keses | Shallow bowl, purse in T. |
Kestane | Kastano | Chestnut |
Keyif | Kefi | Fun |
Kılıf | Klifi | Cover |
Kıyma | Kimas | Ground meat |
Kibar | Kibaris | Kind, gentle |
Kiler | Kelari | Store room |
Kilim | Kilimi | Carpet |
Kilise | Ecclisia | Church |
Kilit | Klidi | Lock, (key in Greek) |
Kilot | Kilota | Underpants |
Kimyon | Kymino | Cumin |
Kiraz | Kerasi | Cherry |
Kiremit | Keramidi | Tile |
Kitap | Kitapi | Book |
Klefte | Kleftis | Thief, theft |
Koçan | Kotsani | Cob |
Kof | Koufos | Empty, without content |
Kofana | Koufaina | Larger bluefish |
Kokona | Kokona | Ugly, old woman |
Kokoreç | Kokoretsi | Stuffed, grilled intestine |
Kolonya | Kolonia | Eau de Cologne |
Koma | Koma | Coma |
Komposto | Komposta | Fruit salad |
Konak | Konaki | Small Palace |
Konserve | Konserva | Canned food |
Kopil | Kopeli (Cr | Small boy, rascal |
Kotra | Kotero | Small boat |
Kova | Kouvas | Bucket |
Köfte | Keftes | Meatballs |
Körfez | Korfos | Bay, gulf |
Kukla | Kukla | Puppet, doll |
Kukuleta | Koukoula | Cowl |
Kulanpara | Kolombaras | Homosexual |
Kulübe | Kalyva | Hut |
Kumar | Koumari | Gambling |
Kumbara | Koumbara | Coin box |
Kundak | Kontaki | Baby carriage, gun carriage |
Kupa | Kupa | Mug |
Küpeşte | Koupasti | Handrail of banisters |
Kurabiye | Kurambies | Cookie |
Kurdela | Kordela | Wrapping |
Kusur | Kousouri | Fault |
Kutu | Kouti | Box |
Kuzine | Kouzina | Kitchen, stove |
Küfe | Kofa | Large basket |
Kümes | Koumasi | Coop |
Lahana | Lahano | Cabbage |
Lakerda | Lakerda | Salted, dried fish |
Lakırdı | Lakirdi | Talk, gossip |
Lala | Lalas | Servant |
Lapa | Lapas | Mash |
Leblebi | Lemplempi | Chick peas |
Leke | Lekes | Stain |
Levrek | Lavraki | Bass, a fish |
Leylek | Leleki | Stork |
Liman | Limani | Harbour |
Limon | Lemoni | Lemon |
Lodos | Notos | Southern wind (south in Greek) |
Lokum | Lukumi | Turkish (Greek) Delight |
Lüfer | Luferi | Blue fish |
Macun | Mantzuni | Elixir, potion |
Mahmur | Mahmouris | Sleepy |
Makara | Makaras | Spool |
Manastır | Monastiri | Monastery |
Manav | Manavis | Green Grocer |
Mandal | Mandalon | Latch |
Mandalina | Mandarini | Tangerine |
Mangal | Mangali | Grill |
Manolya | Manolia | A flower |
Mantar | Manitari | Mushroom |
Manyak | Manyakos | Maniac |
Marangoz | Marangos | Carpenter |
Marazi | Marazi | Morbid, hysterical |
Marul | Maruli | Lettuce |
Mastika | Mastiha | Raki, ouzo |
Mavna | Mavna | Fishing boat |
Mavro | Mavro | Negro (slang) |
Maydanoz | Maidanos | Parsley |
Meltem | Meltemi | Summer wind |
Mendil | Mandili | Napkin |
Menekşe | Menekses | Violet |
Mengene | Mengeni | Press, screw jack clamp |
Mersin | Myrsini | Myrtle |
Mermer | Marmaron | Marble |
Metazori | Me to zori | By force, by threat |
Metelik | Metallikos | Small money |
Meydan | Meidani | Square |
Mıknatıs | Magnitos | Magnetic material |
Meze | Mezes | Snack |
Midye | Mydi | Mussel |
Mikrop | Mikrobio | Microbe |
Misafir | Musafiris | Guest |
Moloz | Molos | Rubble |
Musluk | Mousloki | Tap |
Musakka | Musakas | A dish |
Muşmula | Mousmoula | A fruit |
Müze | Mousio | Museum |
Narenciye | Nerantzi | Orange like fruits |
Nargile | Nargiles | Tobacco pipe |
Naz | Nazi | Reluctance |
Ninni | Nani | Lullaby |
Nişasta | Nisestes | Starch |
Ocak | (To) tzaki | Owen |
Oğlan | Ts-oglani | Boy (Bad boy in G.) |
Okka | Oka | Measure of weight |
Oklava | Okladion | Stick to open dough |
Okyanus | Okeanos | Ocean |
Omuz | Omos | Shoulder |
Orfoz | Rofos | A fish |
Orman | Roumani | Forest |
Pabuç | Papoutsi | Shoe |
Paça | Patsas | A soup |
Paçavra | Patsaura | Ugly, dirty |
Palamar | Palamari | Rope for the boat |
Palamut | Palamuti | A fish |
Palto | Palto | Overcoat |
Panayır | Panigyri | Fair |
Panjur | Pantzouri | Shutters |
Pantalon | Panteloni | Trousers |
Papara | Papara | A dish |
Papaz | Papas | Priest |
Para | Paras | Money |
Paralı | Paralis | Rich |
Parazit | Parasito | Parasite |
Partal | Pardalos | Rugged, dirty |
Paskalya | Pashalia | Easter |
Pasta | Pasta | Cake, pleat |
Pastırma | Pastourmas | Dried meat |
Patates | Patates | Potatoes |
Patırtı | Patirdi | Noise |
Patlıcan | Patlatzani | Eggplant |
Pavurya | Kavouria | Edible crab, spider crab |
Pazar | Pazari | Market |
Peksimet | Paksimadi | Dried bread |
Pekmez | Petimezi | Syrup |
Perde | Berdes | Curtain |
Pestil | Pastelli | Sheet of sundried fruit |
Pezevenk | Pezevengis | Pimp |
Pırasa | Praso | Leek |
Pide | Pitta | Pita |
Pilaki | Fasolia plaki | Beans with onion and oil |
Pilav | Pilafi | Rice |
Pirzola | Brizola | Steak |
Piskopos | Episkopos | Orthodox bishop |
Portakal | Portokali | Oranges |
Poğaça | Buatza | Pastry |
Poyraz | Voryas | Northern wind |
Pudra | Poudra | Powder |
Rahat | Rahati | Rest, relaxation |
Rakı | Raki | Raki, ouzo |
Reçel | Retseli | Jam |
Reçine | Retsini | Resin |
Revani | Revani | A dessert |
Rezil | Rezili | Ridiculed, embaressment |
Sabun | Sapuni | Soap |
Sahan | Sagani | Small frying pan |
Sakat | Sakatis | Cripple |
Salamura | Salamoura | Dried, salted fish |
Salep | Salepi | A hot drink |
Şalvar | Salvari | Loose trousers |
Salya | Salia | Saliva |
Salyangoz | Saliangos | Snail |
Şamar | Siamara | Slap in the face |
Şamata | Samatas | Noise |
Sandalet | Sandali | Open shoe |
Sardalya | Sardela | Sardines |
Sarık | Sariki | Turban |
Sarraf | Sarafis | Money and gold changer |
Saz | Sazi | A string instrument |
Sazan | Sazani | A fish |
Semer | Samari | Saddle |
Sermaye | Sermagia | Capital |
Sersem | Sersemis | Fool |
Sevda | Sevdas | Love, sorrow |
Seyran | Seriani | Walk, stroll |
Sıra | Sira | Row |
Sırma | Sirma | Therad |
Sıva | Sovas | Construction bond |
Siftah | Seftes | First sale of the day |
Siktir | Sihtiri | Get out of here! |
Simit | Simiti | Ring shaped bread roll |
Sinik | Sniki | Measure of cereals |
Soba | Soba | Stove for room heating |
Sokak | Sokaki | Street |
Somya | Somies | Bedstead (metal) |
Soy | Soi | Relatives, ancestors |
Sucuk | Soutzouki | Sausages |
Sultan | Soultan | Sultan |
Supya | Soupia | Cuttlefish |
Susam | Sousami | Sesame |
Sümbül | Zoumbouli | Hyacinth |
Sünger | Sfungari | Sponge |
Şapşal | Sapsalis | Stupid |
Şerbet | Serbeti | Sherbet |
Şerit | Siriti | Stripe, chevron |
Takım | Takimi | Set, shift of workmen |
Takoz | Takos | Wedge |
Takunya | Takouni | Heel of shoe, wooden shoe |
Tamah | Tamahi | Greed |
Tambur | Tambouras | An instrument |
Tapa | Tapa | Cork, stopper |
Taraça | Taratsa | Terrace |
Tarama | Taramas | A seafood appetizer |
Tarhana | Trahanas | A soup |
Tavan | Tavani | Ceiling |
Tavla | Tavli | Backgammon |
Tavus | Taos (ancient G.) | Peacock |
Tel | Teli | Chord, string |
Tembel | Tembelis | Lazy |
Temel | Themelio | Foundation |
Tencere | Tentzeris | Cooking pot |
Teneke | Tenekes | Tin |
Tepe | Tepes | Hill |
Tepsi | Tapsi | Baking tin |
Tersane | Tarsanas | Shipyard |
Tertip | Tertipi | Trick |
Tırpan | Trapani | Scythe |
Tomar | Tomari | Pile, roll, scroll |
Tombeki | Toumbeki | Tobacco pipe |
Top | Topi | Ball |
Torba | Ntorvas | Sack, bag |
Tuğla | Touvlo, to | Brick |
Tulumba | Touloumba | Pump, a dessert |
Turp | To rapanaki | Radish |
Turşu | Toursi | Pickle |
Tüfek | Toufeki | Gun |
Türlü | Tourlou | A dish of mixed vegetables |
Uğur | Ogouri | Good luck |
Uskumru | Skumbri | A fish |
Vaftiz | Vaftisi | To baptise |
Varil | Vareli | Barrel, cask |
Veresiye | Verese | On credit |
Vernik | Verniki | Varnish |
Vişne | Visinia | Sour cherry |
Yahni | Yahni | Sort of ragout, a dish |
Yaka | Yakas | Collar |
Yalı | Yalos | Shore, beach |
Yapı | Yapi | Construction |
Yasemin | Yasemi | Jasmine |
Yelek | Yeleki | Waist coat |
Yoğurt | Yaourti | Yoghurt |
Zar | Zari | Die, dice |
Zargana | Zargana | Needlefish |
Zarif | Zarifis | Elegant |
Zembil | Zembili | Flat straw basket |
Zevzek | Zeuzekis | Silly, superficial |
Zeybek | Zeibekikos | A dance |
Zifiri | Zoferos | Darkness |
Zor | Zori | Force, trouble, difficulty |
Zurna | Zurnas | A wind instrument |
Zülüf | Tsouloufi | Lock of hair |
Zümrüt | Zoumrouti | Emerald |