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πλάκα
joke /ˈplaka/
nounA1#274 most common
Also: slab, tablet, prank
Example sentences
Αυτός είπε μια πλάκα.
He told a joke.
Μου αρέσουν οι πλάκες που λέει ο φίλος μου.
I like the jokes my friend tells.
Η πλάκα που έκανες ήταν πολύ αστεία.
The joke you made was very funny.
Πες μου μια πλάκα για να γελάσουμε.
Tell me a joke so we can laugh.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω την πλάκα σου.
I don't understand your joke.
Η πλάκα που διάβασα στο βιβλίο ήταν εξαιρετική.
The joke I read in the book was excellent.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πλάκα | πλάκες |
| Genitive | πλάκας | πλακών |
| Accusative | πλάκα | πλάκες |
| Vocative | πλάκα | πλάκες |
Word family
πλακατζήςjoker
πλακατζίδικαjoke shop
πλακατζιλίκιjoking
πλακατζήςjoking (as in playful)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πλάκα' meaning 'joke' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'πλάξ' (plax), which means 'flat surface' or 'slab'. The transition to meaning 'joke' likely reflects the notion of something being light-hearted or playful, akin to how a flat surface can be a base for playful activities.
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