IN GREEK
σοβάς
sovas
wall plaster
IN TURKISH
sıva
sıva
plaster; stucco
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σοβάς in blue ink and sıva in red, on a T shirt, a tote or a mug.
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SOURCES
- Triantafyllidis, Λεξικό της Κοινής Νεοελληνικής, entry σοβάς www.greek-language.gr
- Nişanyan Sözlük, entry sıva www.nisanyansozluk.com
Etymologies are checked against the dictionaries and studies listed. An entry is stamped settled only when both the Greek and the Turkish side have been checked. Research for this ledger was compiled with AI assistance and reviewed by the editors.
HOW TO CITE THIS ENTRY
Gold, K. (ed.) (2026) ‘σοβάς / sıva’, entry 181, Defter ή Tefteri: a ledger of shared Greek and Turkish words. https://defteritefteri.com/en/w/181-sovas/. Accessed [day month year].