Greek–English dictionary

ρισκάρω

(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something). · riskaro

ρίσκο

The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.] · risko

Ρίτσαρντ

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · Ritsard

Ριχάρδος

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · Richardos

ρίχνω

(transitive, science fiction) To shoot, especially with an energy weapon (as opposed to one which fires projectiles). · richno

ρίχνω εξάψαλμο

(ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone. · richno exapsalmo

Ρίχτερ

A surname from German. · Richter

ρίψη

The flight of a thrown object. · ripsi

ριψοκινδυνεύω

(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something). · ripsokindynevo

ριψοκίνδυνος

A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794] · ripsokindynos

ρο

The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient. · ro

Ροβέρτος

(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic. · Rovertos

Ρογήρος

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · Rogiros

ρόδα

A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines. · roda

ροδακινί

(uncountable) A light yellow-red colour. · rodakini

ροδάκινο

(uncountable) A light yellow-red colour. · rodakino

ροδάντζα

(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing. · rodadza

ροδάς

A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones. · rodas

ροδέλα

A flat piece of material, often of metal and often an annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage. · rodela

Ρόδη

(Greek god) In Greek mythology, the oldest Oceanid, a daughter of Tethys and Oceanus · Rodi

ρόδι

The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart. · rodi

ροδιά

The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart. · rodia

ροδίζω

(cooking, transitive) To cook something until it becomes brown. · rodizo

ρόδινο

Having a purplish-red or pink color; rosy. · rodino

ρόδινος

Rose-coloured. · rodinos

Ρόδος

A city on the island of Rhodes, Greece, and the capital of the Dodecanese. · Rodos

ροζ

Having a colour between red and white; pale red. · roz

ροζάριο

A string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants, or devotions. · rozario

ροζέ

Somewhat pink. · roze

ρόζος

Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs. · rozos

ροή

(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set. · roi

ροκ

(music genre) A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards (often), and vocals. · rok

ρόκα

A yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads, that has a distinct, peppery flavor, of three species: · roka

ροκάνι

(countable, carpentry) A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface. · rokani

ροκανίδι

A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. · rokanidi

ροκανίζω

To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound. · rokanizo

ροκάνισμα

The process by which something is gnawed. · rokanisma

ροκάς

Someone passionate about rock music. · rokas

Ρολάνδος

A en given name. · Rolandos

ρολόι

(attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time. · roloi

Ρομ

A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage. · Rom

Ρομά

A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage. · Roma

Ρομανί γλώσσα

The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani. · Romani glossa

ρομανικές γλώσσες

The group of languages and cultures which are derived from Vulgar Latin. [from 17th c.] · romanikes glosses

ρομανικός

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc. · romanikos

ρομάντζο

An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair. · romadzo

ρομαντισμός

A romantic quality, spirit or action. · romadismos

ρομάτζι

A representation of Japanese in Latin script. · romatzi

ρόμβος

(shapes, heraldiccharge) A thin rhombus, having two acute and two obtuse angles. · romvos

Ρόμπερτ

(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic. · Robert

ρομπότ

(computing) A piece of software designed to perform a task (often a minor but repetitive one) automatically or on command, especially when operating with the appearance of a (human) user profile or account. · robot

ρομποτική

The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application · robotiki

ρομποτικός

Of, relating to, or resembling a robot; mechanical, lacking emotion or personality, etc. · robotikos

Ρονάλδος

A en given name. · Ronaldos

ροοθήκευση

(computing) The transmission of digital audio or video, or the reception or playback of such data without first storing it. · roothikefsi

ρόπαλο

(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding. · ropalo

ροπή

Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. · ropi

ρόπτρο

(architectural elements) A knocker mounted on a door. · roptro

Ροστόφ

A city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. · Rostof

Ροσφόρ

A city and commune of Charente-Maritime department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. · Rosfor

Ρότζερ

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · Rotzer

ρουά

(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.] · roua

Ρουάντα

A country in East Africa. · Rouada

Ρουβίκωνας

(historical) A small river in northeastern Italy which flowed into the Adriatic Sea marking the boundary between the Roman province of Gaul and the Roman heartland. Its crossing by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C.E. began a civil war. · Rouvikonas

ρούβλι

The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria equal to 100 kopeks (Russian: копе́йка, Belarusian: капе́йка). The Russian ruble's symbol is ₽. · rouvli

Ρουέν

The prefecture of the department of Seine-Maritime, and the capital of the region of Normandy, France, on the Seine River. · Rouen

ρουζ

(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks. · rouz

ρουθούνι

Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages. · routhouni

ρουλεμάν

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction. · rouleman

ρουλέτα

(uncountable) A game of chance in which a small ball is made to move round rapidly on a circle divided off into numbered (usually red and black) spaces. When the ball stops, it indicates the result of a variety of wagers permitted by the game. · rouleta

ρουλμάν

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction. · roulman

Ρουμάνα

(countable) A native of Romania. · Roumana

Ρουμανία

A country in Southeast Europe. Capital and largest city: Bucharest. · Roumania

ρουμανικά

(uncountable) The official language of Romania and Moldova. · roumanika

Ρουμάνος

(countable) A native of Romania. · Roumanos

ρούμι

(uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses. · roumi

ρουμπίνι

(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point. · roubini

ρουτίνα

A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. · routina

ρουφηξιά

(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe. · roufixia

ρουφώ

To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow. · roufo

ρούχα

Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc. · roucha

ρούχο

(plural only) Items of clothing; apparel. · roucho

ροφός

Any of various large food and game fishes of the subfamily Epinephelinae, especially the genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca, which inhabit warm seas. · rofos

ροχάλα

Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration. · rochala

ροχαλητό

The act of snoring, and the noise produced. · rochalito

ροχαλίζω

(ambitransitive) To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate. · rochalizo

ροχάλισμα

The act of snoring, and the noise produced. · rochalisma

ρυάκι

(Northern England, Scotland) A large stream. · ryaki

ρύγχος

The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws. · rynchos

ρυθμαπόδοση

(operations) The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed. · rythmapodosi

ρυθμίζω

(transitive) To modify. · rythmizo

ρυθμικά

In a rhythmical manner. · rythmika

ρύθμιση

The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration · rythmisi

ρυθμιστικό διάλυμα

(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added. · rythmistiko dialyma

ρυμούλκα

An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc., that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle. · rymoulka

ρυμούλκηση

The act of towing and the condition of being towed. · rymoulkisi

ρυμουλκό

Something, such as a tugboat, that tows. · rymoulko

ρυμουλκό πλοίο

(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels. · rymoulko ploio

ρυμουλκώ

(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue. · rymoulko

ρυπαίνω

To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil. · rypaino

ρύπανση

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.] · rypansi

ρυπαρός

(now, _, chiefly, _, US) Dirty, filthy. [from 14th c.] · ryparos

ρύπος

A component or additive that renders something else impure. · rypos

ρυτίδα

A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue. · rytida

ρώγα

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.] · roga

ρωγμή

A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material. · rogmi

ρωμαϊκή αυτοκρατορία

(historical) An ancient empire based out of the city of Rome, covering vast territories in Europe, Asia and Africa; in full, Roman Empire. · romaiki aftokratoria

ρωμαιοκαθολική

Of the Roman Catholic church in particular. · romaiokatholiki

ρωμαιοκαθολικός

Of the Roman Catholic church in particular. · romaiokatholikos

Ρωμαίος

(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet. · Romaios

ρωμαλέος

Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy#Adjective. · romaleos

Ρώμη

A major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire. · Romi

Ρωμύλος

(Roman mythology) The legendary founder of Rome and the twin brother of Remus. · Romylos

Ρωσία

A transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Official name: Russian Federation. Capital and largest city: Moscow. It borders the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas. Part of the Soviet Union from 1917 through 1991. · Rosia

ρωσικά

(uncountable) The Russian language. · rosika

Ρωσσία

A transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Official name: Russian Federation. Capital and largest city: Moscow. It borders the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas. Part of the Soviet Union from 1917 through 1991. · Rossia

ρωτώ

(transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question). · roto

Σάβα

A river in southern Europe, a right side tributary of the Danube at Belgrade. · Sava

σαβάνα

A mixed woodland-grassland biome and ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. · savana

σάβανο

Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet. · savano

σάββατο

Saturday, observed in Judaism as a day of rest and worship. · savvato

σαββατοκύριακο

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday. · savvatokyriako

Σάβος

A river in southern Europe, a right side tributary of the Danube at Belgrade. · Savos

σαβούρα

(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability. · savoura

σαγηνευτικός

Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive · sagineftikos

σαγηνεύω

(transitive) To put into a trance. · saginevo

σαγιονάρα

(informal, often, _, jocular, especially, _, used when referring to Japan) Goodbye, adieu. · sagionara

σαγκρία

A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit. · sagria

σαγόνι

The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth. · sagoni

σαδιστής

Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others. · sadistis

σαδιστικός

Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others. · sadistikos

σαζάμ!

(neologism, uncommon, transitive) To identify the artist or the name of a song using the Shazam application. · sazam!

σαζάνι

Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio. · sazani

σάζι

The baglama. · sazi

σαθρός

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure. · sathros

Σαϊγκόν

(historical, or, informal) The former name of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam; the former capital of South Vietnam. · Saigon

σαϊεντολογία

A belief system with certain religious aspects, developed in 1952, focused on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard. · saiedologia

σάιμποργκ

(scifi) A being which is part machine and part organic. · saiborg

Σαίξπηρ

William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. · Saixpir

σαιξπηρικός

(literature) Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship, or the time in which he lived. · saixpirikos

Σαιξπήρος

William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. · Saixpiros

σαΐτα

A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow. · saita

σακάκι

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. · sakaki

σακαράκα

(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises. · sakaraka

σακάτης

(informal) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury. · sakatis

σάκε

(alcohol) Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice. · sake

σακί

A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel. · saki

σακίδιο

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books. · sakidio

σάκκος

A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel. · sakkos

σάκος

(countable, uncountable) In certain phrases: money. · sakos