κουπάκι

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From κούπα (koúpa, cup, mug) +‎ -άκι (-áki, suffix for neuter diminutives).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kuˈpa.ci/
  • Hyphenation: κου‧πά‧κι

Noun[edit]

κουπάκι (koupákin (plural κουπάκια)

  1. Diminutive of κούπα (koúpa), small mug, cup (for drinking), slightly larger than demitasse, usually without handle, or cup for serving ice cream[1]
    Synonym: κουπίτσα (koupítsa)
    Βάλε ένα κουπάκι γάλα να πιεί η γατούλα!
    Vále éna koupáki gála na pieí i gatoúla!
    Fetch a small cup of milk for the kitten!

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References[edit]

  1. ^ κουπάκιΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.