Greek · Travel & Places
μαγαζί
magazí
Shop
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A place where goods are sold.
Example
Σε αυτόν τον δρόμο υπάρχουν πολλά μαγαζιά.
There are many shops on this street.
Etymology
'μαγαζί' (magazí) comes from the French 'magasin', which means 'store' or 'shop', and was adopted into Greek during the late 19th century as commerce grew.
How & Where It’s Used
'μαγαζί' is mostly used in informal spoken contexts when referring to shops, more commonly in urban areas, although it is understood nationwide.