Greek · Food & Drink
λαχανικά
lachaniká
Vegetables
Beginnernoun
Definition
Plants grown for food; plural of λαχανικό.
Example
Τρώω πολλά φρέσκα λαχανικά.
I eat a lot of fresh vegetables.
Etymology
'λαχανικά' (lachaniká) is the plural of 'λαχανικό' (lachanikó), which comes from the ancient word 'λαχανόν' (lachanon), meaning vegetable or herb. This reflects the enduring significance of plant-based food in Greek agriculture.
How & Where It’s Used
'λαχανικά' is commonly found in both spoken and written contexts and is universally recognized in formal culinary discussions and informal conversations about health and diet.