Signification
Stating dietary restriction.
Contexte culturel
During 'Sarakosti' (Lent), many Greeks who usually eat meat will say 'Δεν τρώω κρέας' as part of their religious observance. In some villages, 'meat' might only mean beef or pork. You might be offered chicken or lamb even after saying this. In Athens and Thessaloniki, vegetarianism is very common and 'Δεν τρώω κρέας' is understood immediately without further explanation. Hosts might feel bad if you don't eat their meat dishes. It's polite to follow up with praise for the vegetable dishes.
Be Specific
If you are vegan, say 'Δεν τρώω ούτε γαλακτοκομικά' (I don't eat dairy either).
The 'Chicken' Trap
Some older Greeks don't consider chicken to be 'meat'. Clarify if needed.
Signification
Stating dietary restriction.
Be Specific
If you are vegan, say 'Δεν τρώω ούτε γαλακτοκομικά' (I don't eat dairy either).
The 'Chicken' Trap
Some older Greeks don't consider chicken to be 'meat'. Clarify if needed.
Use 'Νηστίσιμο'
Look for the word 'Νηστίσιμο' (fasting-friendly) on menus; it almost always means meat-free.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing negation particle.
Εγώ ______ τρώω κρέας.
'Δεν' is used to negate indicative verbs like 'τρώω'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I don't eat meat'?
Select the correct option:
This is the standard, grammatically correct form.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'Θέλετε το μοσχάρι;' You: 'Όχι, ευχαριστώ, ________.'
'Τρώω' (eat) is the correct verb for food.
Match the phrase to the reason.
Match 'Δεν τρώω κρέας' with the correct context.
The phrase indicates a dietary restriction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What 'Κρέας' Includes
Included
- • Μοσχάρι (Beef)
- • Χοιρινό (Pork)
- • Αρνί (Lamb)
Often Clarified
- • Κοτόπουλο (Chicken)
- • Γαλοπούλα (Turkey)
Not 'Kreas'
- • Ψάρι (Fish)
- • Θαλασσινά (Seafood)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕγώ ______ τρώω κρέας.
'Δεν' is used to negate indicative verbs like 'τρώω'.
Select the correct option:
This is the standard, grammatically correct form.
Waiter: 'Θέλετε το μοσχάρι;' You: 'Όχι, ευχαριστώ, ________.'
'Τρώω' (eat) is the correct verb for food.
Match 'Δεν τρώω κρέας' with the correct context.
The phrase indicates a dietary restriction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, in Greek, 'κρέας' refers to land animals. Fish is 'ψάρι'. If you don't eat fish, you must say 'Δεν τρώω ούτε ψάρι'.
No, but it's best to tell your host in advance so they can prepare something else.
Yes, just add 'αυτή την εβδομάδα' (this week) or 'σήμερα' (today).
'Δεν τρώω κρέας' describes an action/habit, while 'Είμαι χορτοφάγος' describes your identity.
You can say 'Είμαι βίγκαν' or 'Δεν τρώω κανένα ζωικό προϊόν'.
Historically, chicken was often seen as a lighter, different category of food than red meat.
Yes, its past tense is 'έφαγα' and future is 'θα φάω'.
Usually no. 'Δεν τρώω κρέας' is general. 'Δεν τρώω το κρέας' means 'I'm not eating *this* meat'.
You should specify: 'Ούτε ζωμό κρέατος' (Not even meat broth).
It is growing rapidly in cities, but traditional Greek cuisine is already very vegetarian-friendly.
Expressions liées
Είμαι χορτοφάγος
synonymI am a vegetarian
Δεν τρώω ζωικά προϊόντα
specialized formI don't eat animal products
Νηστεύω
similarI am fasting
Αποφεύγω το κρέας
similarI avoid meat
