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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SOUVLAKIA

From Modern Greek.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SOUVLAKIA

souvlakia  [suːˈvlækɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOUVLAKIA

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Souvlakia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOUVLAKIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

souvlakia

Souvlaki

Souvlaki, plural souvlakia, is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It may be served on the skewer for eating out of hand, in a pita sandwich with garnishes and sauces, or on a dinner plate, often with fried potatoes. The meat usually used in Greece and Cyprus is pork, although chicken and lamb may also be used. In other countries and for tourists, souvlaki may be made with meats such as lamb, beef, chicken and sometimes fish. The word souvlaki is a diminutive of the Greek σούβλα souvla 'skewer', itself borrowed from Latin subula.

Definition of souvlakia in the English dictionary

The definition of souvlakia in the dictionary is a Greek dish of kebabs, esp made with lamb.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOUVLAKIA


abrachia
əˈbrækɪə
aristolochia
ˌærɪstəʊˈləʊkɪə
Bashkir
bæʃˈkɪə
Czechoslovakia
ˌtʃɛkəʊsləʊˈvækɪə
dieffenbachia
ˌdiːfənˈbækɪə
Diyarbakir
diːˈjɑːbɛkɪə
Escherichia
ˌɛʃəˈrɪkɪə
fakir
fəˈkɪə
hakea
ˈhɑːkɪə
Kalmykia
ˌkælˈmɪkɪə
kier
kɪə
leukoplakia
ˌluːkəʊˈpleɪkɪə
monomachia
ˌmɒnəˈmækɪə
paronychia
ˌpærəˈnɪkɪə
psychomachia
ˌsaɪkəʊˈmækɪə
riskier
ˈrɪskɪə
Slovakia
sləʊˈvækɪə
trickier
ˈtrɪkɪə
Valkyrie
ˈvælkɪə
Wallachia
wɒˈleɪkɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOUVLAKIA

southwards
Southwark
Southwell
southwest
southwest by south
southwest by west
southwester
southwesterlies
southwesterly
southwestern
southwesternmost
southwestward
southwestwardly
southwestwards
soutie
Soutine
soutpiel
souvenir
souvenir shop
sovenance

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOUVLAKIA

amsinckia
aphakia
clarkia
funkia
Kara-Kalpakia
karakia
Latakia
Lattakia
leucoplakia
perovskia
rudbeckia
sakia
Tankia

Synonyms and antonyms of souvlakia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «souvlakia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOUVLAKIA

Find out the translation of souvlakia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of souvlakia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «souvlakia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

souvlakia
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

souvlakia
570 millions of speakers

English

souvlakia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

souvlakia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

souvlakia
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сувлакией
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

souvlakia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

souvlakia
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

souvlakia
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Souvlakia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

souvlakia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

souvlakia
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

souvlakia
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Souvlakia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

souvlakia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

souvlakia
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोवविक्यिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

souvlakia
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

souvlakia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Souvlakia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сувлаки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

souvlakia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σουβλάκια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

souvlakia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Souvlakia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

souvlakia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of souvlakia

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOUVLAKIA»

The term «souvlakia» is normally little used and occupies the 133.535 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOUVLAKIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «souvlakia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «souvlakia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about souvlakia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOUVLAKIA»

Discover the use of souvlakia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to souvlakia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Greek Chic Cuisine
These Souvlakia are kebabs grilled to perfection and marinated in lemon, olive oil, and oregano. They are traditionally made with pork, but you can substitute your favorite meat, such as chicken, lamb, or beef. They are so delicious, your family ...
Stephanie Patsalis, 2010
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Secrets of Fat-free Greek Cooking: Over 100 Low-fat and ...
... 8 cherry tomatoes 2 green peppers, seeded and cut in 11⁄2-inch squares 2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, cut into 1-inch wedges MARINADE Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 1⁄4 cup) Juice. Lamb Souvlaki Souvlakia Arni.
Elaine Gavalas, 1998
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Anne Lindsay's Smart Cooking
Greece is famous for its souvlakia or skewered lamb, which is seasoned with lemon juice and oregano. The Greeks don't usually have vegetables on the skewers, but it's more colorful when you include them and they add extra flavor.
Anne Lindsay, 2008
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Food of Greece: Cooking, Folkways, and Travel in the ...
... in ice water, 348 Sour-milk pasta: see Trahana Soutzoukia Smyrneika, 152 Souvlakia Apo Ami, 138 Souvlakia Apo Entosthia, 156 Souvlakia Apo Hirino, 148 -49 Spanaki Sole, 201 Spanaki Vrasto Ladolemono, 201 Spanakopita, xiv, xv, 201.
Vilma Chantiles, 1992
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Canyon Ranch Cooks: More Than 200 Delicious, Innovative ...
rtv';V// nt FOR THE SOUVLAKIA: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary Greek Souvlakia Salad 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Rub lamb roast with seasonings and place in a ...
Barry Correia, Scott Uehlein, 2003
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Reaching America
The women strolled: pano-kato, kato-pano (back and forth) on the waterfront, carrying their handbags in one hand and, in the other, holding and munching on their souvlakia (meat roasted on a spit). It was their ritual; to sit down on the park  ...
Niki Karavasilis, 2009
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Regional Greek Cooking
Sephardic. Lamb. Skewers. Souvlakia. 4 to 6 servings. T„. his recipe probably dates back to the 1492 expulsion of Jews from Spain. At the time, Sultan Bayezid II welcomed the expelled families in the city of Halkida, Evia, which was then within ...
Dean Karayanis, Catherine Karayanis, 2008
8
Faster! I'm Starving! 100 Dishes in 25 Minutes or Less
Lamb. Souvlakia. Serves: 4 yf Preparation time: 15 minutes of Cooking time: 8-10 minutes ) Time-saving tip: Buy precut lamb. When my mom was a teenager she was an exchange student in Greece. I used to ask her what Plato and Aristotle ...
Kevin Mills, Nancy Mills, 2009
9
Handbook of Orthography and Literacy
[They will draw a house] AUTOI écoyporgpiéouv évor 0"lTIT1. [They dfl a house] OI yeI-rovég uorg Got pp' oouv oouCAorKIor. [Our neighbors will grill souvlakia] OI yeI-rovég uorg $3' vouv oouBAc'xKIor. [Our neighbors gfl souvlakia] H uoruor ...
R. Malatesha Joshi, P.G. Aaron, 2013
10
The Killer Knows Why: Seven Riveting Stories of Crime and ...
When he had eaten all three souvlakia and finished off the tzatziki, he pushed his chair back and stood up, exhaling deeply. Jilda knew that he usually went straight to bed. And that's what he was about to do now, as he rubbed his stomach ...
Yannis Mitsopoulos, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOUVLAKIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term souvlakia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Probe ordered into 'souvlaki riot' at Larnaca boot camp
CyBC said the conscript had tried to bring the souvlakia into the camp and the ... who asked explanations from a new conscript who had bought souvlakia, but ... «Cyprus Mail, Jul 15»
2
Fatigued Greeks are sick of the economic crisis: 'Just let it be over'
... Monday and children rode bicycles among the crisis-weary Greek locals decompressing over coffee frappes and souvlakia, the mood was one of resignation, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
3
2015 Lake County Greek Fest
Come for the Greek food including Lamb, Souvlakia (shish-kebab), Athenian chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita (spinach pie), and more! There will also be delicious ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Greece on the Brink of the Brink
The tavernas are full as people continue to feast on souvlakia and patates (kebab and French fries). Even in Exarchia where I live, one of the city's traditional ... «Daily Beast, Jun 15»
5
Homemade Souvlaki
The word 'souvlaki' means 'meat-on-a-skewer', but Greeks tend to refer to all pita wraps as 'souvlakia' whether they contain gyro, skewers or kebabs. «Neos Kosmos, May 15»
6
Food Lion Kitchen: Souvlakia or Grilled Beef Skewers
Chef Rusty Nicholas of the Chef's Academy creates Souvlakia or grilled beef (or lamb) and veggie skewers. Lemon. my essentials Olive Oil. Nature's Place ... «WNCN, Apr 15»
7
Speaking Greek at the March
Consequently Mr Bill walks up to the purveyor of souvlakia. He notices that the balding purveyor is 'young', approximately in his early forties, so he speaks to him ... «Neos Kosmos, Feb 15»
8
Souvlakia på lamm
... grillspett gjorda på lamm passar hemrörd tsatsiki till. Efter en julhelg med traditionell mat är det befriande att bjuda på grekisk souvlakia med egen tsatsiki. «Göteborgs-Posten, Dec 14»
9
Giancarlo Buonomo: Greece via Ann Arbor at 'Mezes'
There's the roasted lamb gyro, or grilled souvlakia of beef, chicken or pork. You can get all of these on a skewer or on a pita, either by itself or with a Greek salad ... «The Michigan Daily, Oct 14»
10
It's less than a week until Greek Fest, so here's what you need to know
Outside, there's Greek fast food, including gyros, souvlakia (shish-ka-bob), kalamari (fried squid), lamb burgers and Greek fries. Greek Fest Chairman John ... «AL.com, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Souvlakia [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/souvlakia>. Apr 2024 ».
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