Greek · Work & Business
αφεντικό
afentikó
Boss
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The person in charge at work.
Example
Το αφεντικό μου είναι απαιτητικό.
My boss is demanding.
Etymology
'Αφεντικό' (afentikó) likely comes from the Italian 'affittare', meaning to hire, and has evolved in modern Greek to denote a boss or employer. The term reflects social hierarchies in professional settings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Αφεντικό' is typically used informally in workplaces to refer to one's boss. It is widely understood across Greece, but is more commonly used in casual speech than formal writing.