Meaning & use
souvlakia
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“souvlakia” is a form of “souvlaki”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
Small pieces of meat and vegetables grilled on skewers, a traditional Greek dish.
Grammar: Plural form of 'souvlaki'. Use with plural verbs: 'The souvlakia are ready.'
Patterns
- order souvlakia
- grilled souvlakia
We ordered a plate of souvlakia with pita bread and tzatziki.
The souvlakia were marinated in lemon and olive oil before grilling.
At the festival, they served chicken and pork souvlakia.
Word forms
| singular | souvlaki |
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Common combinations
- chicken souvlakia
- The chicken souvlakia were tender and juicy.
- pork souvlakia
- Pork souvlakia are a popular street food in Greece.
- grilled souvlakia
- We enjoyed grilled souvlakia at the taverna.
- plate of souvlakia
- He ordered a plate of souvlakia with rice.
Synonyms and how they differ
- kebabs
- Kebabs is a broader term for skewered meat, while souvlakia specifically refers to the Greek style, often with lemon and oregano.
Word family
- souvlaki noun
- Singular form; can also be used as a mass noun in English.
Commonly confused: souvlakia or souvlaki?
souvlakia vs souvlaki
Souvlaki is singular; souvlakia is plural. In English, souvlaki is often used for both, but souvlakia is the correct Greek plural.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'souvlakia' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Souvlakia is plural, so it takes a plural verb 'were'. Option 0 uses 'a' with plural; option 1 uses singular verb; option 3 uses incorrect plural 'souvlakias'.
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