Greek · Daily Life
κουζίνα
kouzína
Kitchen; cuisine
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The room where food is prepared; also means cuisine.
Example
Μου αρέσει η ελληνική κουζίνα.
I like Greek cuisine.
Etymology
'Κουζίνα' (kouzína) is borrowed from the Italian 'cucina,' which entered the Greek language through trade and cultural exchanges, referring to both the kitchen and the concept of cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Κουζίνα' is prevalent in everyday informal speech, as well as in discussions about food and culture, and is widely understood throughout Greece.
Literary Heritage
Frequently referred to in culinary literature and popular cookbooks.