Greek · Work & Business
πελάτης
pelátis
Customer
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A person who buys goods or services.
Example
Ο πελάτης έχει πάντα δίκιο.
The customer is always right.
Etymology
'Πελάτης' (pelátis) is derived from the Ancient Greek 'πελάτης' (pelatēs), which meant a visitor or a patron, evolving in meaning to refer to customers in commercial settings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Πελάτης' is primarily an informal term used in commerce and business, widely used across Greece in shops and services.