Greek–English dictionary

σικελική γλώσσα

The language of Sicily. · sikeliki glossa

σικελικός

Of, from or relating to Sicily, Italy. · sikelikos

σικορέ

(chiefly, Britain) Common chicory (Cichorium intybus), source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and certain other cultivars with other names. · sikore

Σίλβια

A en given name. · Silvia

Σίλερ

A surname from German. · Siler

σιλουέτα

An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. [mid 19th c.] · siloueta

σιμότητα

(nautical) The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern. · simotita

Σιμπούγια

A special ward of Tokyo prefecture, Japan that is surrounded by (clockwise from north) Shinjuku, Minato, Shinagawa, Meguro, Setagaya, Suginami, and Nakano special wards. · Sibougia

σιμωνία

The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects. · simonia

Σινά

A peninsula in eastern Egypt, and the only part of the country located in Asia. · Sina

Σιναλόα

A state of Mexico. · Sinaloa

σινάπι

The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad. · sinapi

Σινγκ

A surname from Punjabi. · Sing

σινεμά

(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house · sinema

Σινσινάτι

The third largest city in Ohio, United States and the county seat of Hamilton County. · Sinsinati

σιντοϊσμός

Formerly the state religion of Japan, a type of animism involving the worship of ancestors and nature spirits. · sidoismos

σιντριβάνι

An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure. · sidrivani

Σιόν

A municipality and town, the capital of Valais canton, Switzerland. · Sion

σιοφέρης

A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine). · sioferis

σίρκο

A small European river fish (Alburnus alburnus), of the family Cyprinidae. · sirko

σιρόκος

A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions. · sirokos

σιρόπι

(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking. · siropi

Σίσυφος

(Greek mythology) Son of Aeolus and Enarete, and king of Ephyra, as tragic figure doomed eternally to roll a boulder up a hill in Tartarus, a part of Hades. · Sisyfos

σιταποθήκη

(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed. · sitapothiki

σιτάρ

(musical instruments) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber. · sitar

σιτάρι

(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery. · sitari

σιτηρά

(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley. · sitira

σίτιση

(uncountable) Regular meals in a place of lodging; the price paid for them. · sitisi

σιτοβολώνας

(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed. · sitovolonas

Σιτσουάν

A province in central China. Capital: Chengdu. · Sitsouan

σιφόνι

A U-shaped bend, usually the bend in a waste pipe. · sifoni

σιφονιέρα

A chest of drawers. · sifoniera

σίφουνας

(meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground. · sifounas

σιφώνι

A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids. · sifoni

σιχασιά

Strong dislike or disgust. · sichasia

σιωνιστής

An advocate of Zionism. [1890s] · sionistis

σιωνίστρια

An advocate of Zionism. [1890s] · sionistria

σιωπή

The act of refraining from speaking. · siopi

σιωπηλός

With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. · siopilos

σιωπηρά

In an implicit or implied manner. · siopira

σιωπηρός

Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed. · siopiros

σκάβω

(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel. · skavo

σκάγι

(chiefly, US) Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.] · skagi

σκάγια

(uncountable) Small metal balls, or other hard objects of various shapes, used as ammunition, especially in shotgun shells or artillery shells. · skagia

Σκαθάρι

(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011). · Skathari

Σκάι

The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, in Highland council area, Scotland; the Isle of Skye. · Skai

σκαιός

Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly. · skaios

σκάκι

A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king. · skaki

σκακιέρα

(chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours. · skakiera

σκάλα

A series of steps; a staircase. · skala

σκαλί

A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round. · skali

σκαλίζω

(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel. · skalizo

σκαλιστήρι

Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage. · skalistiri

σκαλοπάτι

A single step in a staircase. · skalopati

σκαλωσιά

A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building. · skalosia

σκανδαλιάρης

(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief. · skandaliaris

Σκανδιναβία

the Nordic countries collectively · Skandinavia

σκανδιναβικός

(of a language) Of or relating to the North Germanic family of languages to which Swedish, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Danish, Icelandic, and Faeroese belong. · skandinavikos

Σκανδιναβός

Someone from Scandinavia. · Skandinavos

σκαντζόχοιρος

A small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia. · skadzochoiros

Σκαραβαίος

(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011). · Skaravaios

σκαρί

(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment. · skari

σκαρμός

(nautical, chiefly, British) A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock. · skarmos

σκαρπέλο

A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end; there are hand tool versions (the original type) and versions as bits for power tools. · skarpelo

σκάρτος

That has suffered damage. · skartos

σκαρφαλώνω

(ambitransitive) To climb (something) with some difficulty, or in a haphazard fashion. · skarfalono

σκαρφίζομαι

(transitive, intransitive) To represent; to make (something) appear to be true. [from 17th c.] · skarfizomai

σκαρώνω

(rare) To work as an engineer. · skarono

σκασιαρχείο

The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school. · skasiarcheio

σκατζόχοιρος

A small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia. · skatzochoiros

σκάφη

A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals. · skafi

σκάφος

(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century]. · skafos

σκάω

(transitive) To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint. · skao

σκέλετον

(sports, uncountable) A type of tobogganing in which competitors lie face down, and descend head first. · skeleton

σκελετός

The framework of a structure, especially one not normally seen. · skeletos

σκελίδα

(horticulture, cooking) One of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb. · skelida

σκεπάζω

(transitive) To cover with a coating of some material. · skepazo

σκεπή

(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building. · skepi

σκεπτικισμός

An unpreparedness, unwillingness, or an inability to believe that something is the case. · skeptikismos

σκεπτικό

(legal) The legal principle or rationale on which a judicial decision is based. · skeptiko

σκεπτικός

Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.] · skeptikos

σκέπτομαι

(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.] · skeptomai

σκέτος

Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public. · sketos

σκευοθήκη

(furniture) A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food. · skevothiki

σκεύος

An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen. · skevos

σκευοφύλακας

The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains. · skevofylakas

σκευοφυλάκιο

A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings. · skevofylakio

σκευοφύλαξ

The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains. · skevofylax

σκευωρία

(chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473] · skevoria

σκευωρός

One who plots or schemes, who formulates devious plans. · skevoros

σκευωρώ

(transitive) To plan; to contrive; to manuever. · skevoro

σκέφτομαι

(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem. · skeftomai

σκηνή

The location of an event that attracts attention. · skini

σκηνικό

the general locations and area where a movie’s, a film’s, or a video’s scenery is arranged to be filmed also including places for actors, assorted crew, director, producers which are typically not filmed. · skiniko

σκηνοθέτης

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director). · skinothetis

σκηνοθέτρια

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director). · skinothetria

σκήπτρο

An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power. · skiptro

σκι

One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water. · ski

σκιά

(by extension) Any faint shadowy semblance; an unsubstantial image. · skia

σκιάδιο

A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass. · skiadio

σκιάζω

(transitive) To blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish (reputation or character). · skiazo

σκιάχτρο

An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s] · skiachtro

σκιέρ

One who skis. · skier

σκιερός

Abounding in shades. · skieros

σκίζω

(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. · skizo

σκίουρος

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae. · skiouros

σκίπερ

(nautical) The master of a ship. · skiper

σκίρτημα

(often, in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow. · skirtima

σκισμένο

(of skin) Split or ruptured. · skismeno

σκίτσο

A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines. · skitso

σκιτσογράφος

(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon. · skitsografos

σκιώδης

Abounding in shades. · skiodis

σκλάβα

A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control. · sklava

σκλάβος

A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control. · sklavos

σκλάβωμα

The act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage · sklavoma

σκλήθρα

Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family. · sklithra

σκλήθρο

Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family. · sklithro

σκληρόκαρδος

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others. · sklirokardos

σκληρός

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless. · skliros

σκληρός δίσκος

(computer hardware) Ellipsis of hard disk. · skliros diskos

σκληρός χιτώνας

(anatomy) The white of the eye; the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea. · skliros chitonas

σκοινί

(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. · skoini

σκονάκι

A sheet of paper (or a digital analogue thereof) containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test; especially, such a sheet used secretly and improperly. · skonaki

σκόνη

(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust. · skoni

σκόπελος

A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water. · skopelos

σκόπευση

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it. · skopefsi

σκοπευτήριο

An area for practicing shooting at targets. · skopeftirio

σκοπεύω

(ambitransitive, usually followed by particle "to" + verb, or "on"/"upon" + noun) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon · skopevo

σκοπιά

A small rectangular shelter. · skopia

σκόπιμα

In an intentional manner; on purpose. · skopima

σκόπιο

Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination. · skopio

σκοπός

(music) A melody or song, especially a solo; an aria. · skopos

σκοραμίδα

A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience. · skoramida

σκορβούτο

(uncountable, disease) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes; (countable, obsolete) an occurrence of this disease. · skorvouto

σκόρδο

A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking. · skordo

Σκορπιός

(astrology) The zodiac sign for the scorpion, ruled by Mars and covering October 23 - November 22 (tropical astrology) or November 16 - December 15 (sidereal astrology). · Skorpios

σκότα

(nautical, nonstandard) A sail. · skota

σκοτάδι

A complete or (more often) partial absence of light. · skotadi

σκοτεινιά

Darkness, dimness, or obscurity. · skoteinia

σκοτεινός

(of a location or setting) Without light. · skoteinos

σκοτεινός θάλαμος

(photography) A dark room, where photographs are developed. · skoteinos thalamos

σκοτεινότητα

(literary) Darkness; the absence of light. · skoteinotita

σκοτίζω

(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry. · skotizo

σκοτοδίνη

A temporary loss of consciousness. · skotodini

σκότος

Darkness, dimness, or obscurity. · skotos

σκοτσέζικα

(dated) The Scottish dialect of English. · skotsezika

σκοτσέζικος

Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland. · skotsezikos

Σκοτσέζοι

(dated) The people of Scotland. · Skotsezoi

Σκοτσέζος

Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland. · Skotsezos

σκοτώνω

(transitive, idiomatic, informal, euphemistic) To have someone killed. · skotono