Fruits & Vegetables Vocabulary: Learn Greek at the Farmers Market!
Today we’ll learn the fruits and vegetables in Greek.
And at the end of this article, we’ll also see a realistic dialogue at the farmers market.
Fruits and vegetables, are a piece of everyday life and language in Greece. And mastering the names of different fruits and vegetables in Greek is an essential step.
Imagine strolling through a bustling market in Greece, confidently asking for “ντομάτες”, “καρότα”, “κρεμμύδια”, “μπανάνες”. Trust me, using your new Greek vocabulary will be a blast!
Let’s get started!
Fruits and vegetables, are a piece of everyday life and language in Greece. And mastering the names of different fruits and vegetables in Greek is an essential step.
Imagine strolling through a bustling market in Greece, confidently asking for “ντομάτες”, “καρότα”, “κρεμμύδια”, “μπανάνες”. Trust me, using your new Greek vocabulary will be a blast!
Let’s get started!

Where to buy Fruits and Vegetables in Greece
When you’re in Greece, you can buy fruits and vegetables from
– the supermarket
– the greengrocers
– the farmers market
Let’s see these words in Greek.
super market – σούπερ μάρκετ (super market)
farmers market – λαϊκή αγορά (laiki aghora)
greengrocer’s – μανάβικο (manaviko)
Shopping at the farmers market is much cheaper and it’s an exciting experience where you can practice your Greek!
– the supermarket
– the greengrocers
– the farmers market
Let’s see these words in Greek.
super market – σούπερ μάρκετ (super market)
farmers market – λαϊκή αγορά (laiki aghora)
greengrocer’s – μανάβικο (manaviko)
Shopping at the farmers market is much cheaper and it’s an exciting experience where you can practice your Greek!
Fruits in Greek
First, let’s have a look on the fruits in Greek.
fruits – φρούτα (fruta)
apple – μήλο (milo)
orange – πορτοκάλι (portokali)
banana – μπανάνα (banana)
grapes – σταφύλια (stafilia)
strawberry – φράουλα (fraula)
peach (ροδάκινο) rothakino
apricot – βερίκοκο (verikoko)
pear – αχλάδι (ahlathi)
water melon – καρπούζι (karpuzi)
melon – πεπόνι (peponi)
cherry – κεράσι (kerasi)
tangerine – μανταρίνι (mandarini)
fruits – φρούτα (fruta)
apple – μήλο (milo)
orange – πορτοκάλι (portokali)
banana – μπανάνα (banana)
grapes – σταφύλια (stafilia)
strawberry – φράουλα (fraula)
peach (ροδάκινο) rothakino
apricot – βερίκοκο (verikoko)
pear – αχλάδι (ahlathi)
water melon – καρπούζι (karpuzi)
melon – πεπόνι (peponi)
cherry – κεράσι (kerasi)
tangerine – μανταρίνι (mandarini)
Useful Words - Vegetables
Now, let’s have a look on the vegetables in Greek.
vegetables – λαχανικά (lahanika)
tomato – ντομάτα (domata)
potato – πατάτα (patata)
cucumber – αγγούρι (aguri)
lemon – λεμόνι (lemoni)
onion – κρεμμύδι (kremithi)
lettuce – μαρούλι (maruli)
cabbage – λάχανο (lahano)
carrot – καρότο (karoto)
broccoli – μπρόκολο (brokolo)
cauliflower – κουνουπίδι (kunupithi)
avocado – αβοκάντο (avokado)
pepper – πιπεριά (piperia)
vegetables – λαχανικά (lahanika)
tomato – ντομάτα (domata)
potato – πατάτα (patata)
cucumber – αγγούρι (aguri)
lemon – λεμόνι (lemoni)
onion – κρεμμύδι (kremithi)
lettuce – μαρούλι (maruli)
cabbage – λάχανο (lahano)
carrot – καρότο (karoto)
broccoli – μπρόκολο (brokolo)
cauliflower – κουνουπίδι (kunupithi)
avocado – αβοκάντο (avokado)
pepper – πιπεριά (piperia)
At the farmers market
Next, let’s see a realistic dialogue at the farmers market.
The customer is shopping fruits and vegetables and he’s talking to the salesman.
Πελάτης. Γεια σας. Θα ήθελα ένα κιλό ντομάτες και μισό κιλό καρότα.
Πωλητής. Αυτά;
Πελάτης. Και 2 κιλά μπανάνες, παρακαλώ. Πόσο κάνουν;
Πωλητής. 1,50 οι ντομάτες και 0,50 τα καρότα και 2 ευρώ οι πατάτες. 4 ευρώ όλα μαζί.
Πελάτης. Ορίστε 5.
Πωλητής. Τα ρέστα σας. Ευχαριστώ!
Πελάτης. Γεια σας! Καλή σας μέρα!
English Translation
Customer. Hello. I’d like 1 kilo tomatoes and half a kilo carrots.
Salesman. That’s all?
Customer. And 2 kilos bananas, please. How much is it?
Salesman. The tomatoes 4,50 and the carrots 0,50 and the potatoes 2 euros. All together is 4 euros.
Customer. Here you are 5.
Salesman. Your change. Thank you!
Customer. Bye! Have a nice day!
The customer is shopping fruits and vegetables and he’s talking to the salesman.
Πελάτης. Γεια σας. Θα ήθελα ένα κιλό ντομάτες και μισό κιλό καρότα.
Πωλητής. Αυτά;
Πελάτης. Και 2 κιλά μπανάνες, παρακαλώ. Πόσο κάνουν;
Πωλητής. 1,50 οι ντομάτες και 0,50 τα καρότα και 2 ευρώ οι πατάτες. 4 ευρώ όλα μαζί.
Πελάτης. Ορίστε 5.
Πωλητής. Τα ρέστα σας. Ευχαριστώ!
Πελάτης. Γεια σας! Καλή σας μέρα!
English Translation
Customer. Hello. I’d like 1 kilo tomatoes and half a kilo carrots.
Salesman. That’s all?
Customer. And 2 kilos bananas, please. How much is it?
Salesman. The tomatoes 4,50 and the carrots 0,50 and the potatoes 2 euros. All together is 4 euros.
Customer. Here you are 5.
Salesman. Your change. Thank you!
Customer. Bye! Have a nice day!

That’s it!
Now you’re an expert when it comes to fruits and vegetables in Greek!
So go on, dive in! Before you know it, you’ll be talking in Greek about everything from “ντομάτες” to “φράουλες”, making new friends and surprising yourself. After all, learning fruits in Greek is more than just vocabulary. It’s a ticket to a whole new world of experiences! Use the words and phrases you learned in this article and practice in the real world!
Thanks for reading!
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning.
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Now you’re an expert when it comes to fruits and vegetables in Greek!
So go on, dive in! Before you know it, you’ll be talking in Greek about everything from “ντομάτες” to “φράουλες”, making new friends and surprising yourself. After all, learning fruits in Greek is more than just vocabulary. It’s a ticket to a whole new world of experiences! Use the words and phrases you learned in this article and practice in the real world!
Thanks for reading!
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning.
Τα λέμε,
Θανάσης
(If you like my free lessons and you’d like to donate and support this website, treat me a tasty Greek coffee ☕ Your contribution helps me continue to create great free content.)
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