Spanakopita

Pronunciation: /spɑːnəˈkoʊpɪtə/

Definitions of spanakopita

noun a type of Greek savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs

Example Sentences

A1 I tried spanakopita for the first time and I loved it.

A2 Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese.

B1 I learned how to make spanakopita from my grandmother's recipe.

B2 The flaky pastry of spanakopita paired perfectly with the savory filling.

C1 The spanakopita at that Greek restaurant was the best I've ever had.

C2 After studying abroad in Greece, I became an expert at making authentic spanakopita.

Examples of spanakopita in a Sentence

formal The spanakopita served at the event was a hit among the guests.

informal I can't get enough of my mom's homemade spanakopita.

slang Let's grab some spanakopita and chill at the park.

figurative Her words were like a flavorful spanakopita, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

Grammatical Forms of spanakopita

• past tense: spanakopita-ed
• plural: spanakopitas
• comparative: more spanakopita
• superlative: most spanakopita
• present tense: is spanakopita-ing
• future tense: will spanakopita
• perfect tense: has spanakopita-ed
• continuous tense: is spanakopita-ing
• singular: spanakopita
• positive degree: spanakopita
• infinitive: to spanakopita
• gerund: spanakopita-ing
• participle: spanakopita-ed

Origin and Evolution of spanakopita

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish that originated in Greece.

Evolution of the word: The word 'spanakopita' combines 'spanaki' meaning spinach and 'pita' meaning pie in Greek. Over time, the dish has become popular internationally and is now commonly found in Greek restaurants worldwide.