Greek–English dictionary

τριμηνία

(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.] · triminia

τρίμηνο

(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.] · trimino

τρίμμα

(chiefly, in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread. · trimma

τριμμένος

Produced by grating. · trimmenos

Τρινιδάδ

An island in the Caribbean, part of Trinidad and Tobago. · Trinidad

Τρινιντάντ

An island in the Caribbean, part of Trinidad and Tobago. · Trinidad

τριπλασιάζομαι

To become three times as large. · triplasiazomai

τριπλασιάζω

To multiply by three. · triplasiazo

τριπλός

Triple. · triplos

τρίποδας

A three-legged stand or mount. · tripodas

τρίπτυχο

(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges. · triptycho

τρις

(somewhat, dated, outside, Asia, Canada, Australia, &) Three times. · tris

τρισεκατομμύριο

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard. · trisekatommyrio

τρισευτυχισμένος

Very happy. · triseftychismenos

Τρίτη

The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes Wednesday. · Triti

τρίτο

One of three equal parts of a whole. · trito

τριτοβάθμιος

Of third rank or order; subsequent. · tritovathmios

τριτογενής

Of third rank or order; subsequent. · tritogenis

τρίτος

The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second. · tritos

τρίφτης

a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump · triftis

τριφύλλι

A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers. · trifylli

τρίχα

(countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals. · tricha

τρίχες

(anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head. · triches

τριχοτομώ

(transitive) to cut into three pieces · trichotomo

τρίχωμα

(countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin. · trichoma

τριχωτός

(of a person) Having a lot of body hair. · trichotos

τρίψιμο

An act of rubbing. · tripsimo

τροβαδούρος

An itinerant composer and performer of songs in medieval Europe; a jongleur or travelling minstrel. · trovadouros

Τροία

(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey. · Troia

τρόικα

A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast. · troika

τρολάρισμα

The act of one who trolls (in various senses of provoking others). · trolarisma

τρομαγμένος

Feeling fear; afraid, frightened. · tromagmenos

τρομάζω

(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright. · tromazo

τρομακτικός

Full of something causing dread, whether · tromaktikos

τρομάρα

A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm. · tromara

τρομαχτικός

Frightening or intimidating. · tromachtikos

τρομερά

(archaic) In a manner inspiring awe. · tromera

τρομερός

Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively. · tromeros

τρομοκράτης

A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals. · tromokratis

τρομοκρατία

(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94. · tromokratia

τρομοκρατικός

Of or relating to terrorism. · tromokratikos

τρομοκράτισσα

A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals. · tromokratissa

τρομοκρατώ

To menace or intimidate. · tromokrato

τρόμος

Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay. · tromos

τρόμπα

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. · troba

τρομπέτα

(brass instrument) A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic. · trobeta

τρομπετίστας

Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter. · trobetistas

τρομπόνι

An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range. · troboni

τρόπαιο

An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement. · tropaio

τροπικός

(geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics. · tropikos

τροπισμός

(biology) The directional movement of an organism in response to a stimulus. · tropismos

τροπολογία

In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits. · tropologia

τροποποίησης

The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment. [from 18th c.] · tropopoiisis

τρόπος

(countable) A style or manner in which something is done. · tropos

τρόπος δράσης

(colloquial) A person or thing's normal mode of operation. · tropos drasis

τρόπος ζωής

A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group. · tropos zois

Τρότσκι

A surname. · Trotski

τρούλλος

(architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome. · troullos

τρούλος

(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere. · troulos

τροφεία

(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person. · trofeia

τροφή

A meal given to an animal. · trofi

τροφική αλυσίδα

The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community. · trofiki alysida

τρόφιμα

(countable) A foodstuff. · trofima

τρόφιμο

(chiefly, in the plural) Anything that can be eaten; food. [From 19th c.] · trofimo

τρόφιμος

A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient). · trofimos

τροφοδοσία

An act of supplying with provisions. · trofodosia

τροφοδότης χαρτιού

The part of a typewriter supporting the paper. · trofodotis chartiou

τροφοδοτώ

(transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device). · trofodoto

τροφός

A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s children. · trofos

τροχαλία

(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance). · trochalia

τροχιά

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution · trochia

τροχοδρομώ

To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power. · trochodromo

τροχοπέδη

A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.] · trochopedi

τροχοπέδιλο

A roller skate with all wheels aligned in a single row along the sole, resembling an ice skate. · trochopedilo

τροχοποιός

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

τροχός

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

τροχοτεχνίτης

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

Τρυγητής

The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October, containing the southward equinox. · Trygitis

τρυγονάκι

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other. · trygonaki

τρυγονάκια

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other. · trygonakia

τρύπα

A hole or hollow depression in a solid object. · trypa

τρυπημένος

Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do. · trypimenos

τρυπητό

A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta. · trypito

τρυπητός

Having a series of holes enabling easy tearing along a straight line. · trypitos

τρυποκάρυδος

Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood. · trypokarydos

τρυποφράχτης

Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae). · trypofrachtis

τρυπώ

(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool). · trypo

τρυπώνω

To sew/stitch with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth). · trypono

τρωγλοδύτης

Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae). · troglodytis

τρώγω

(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good"). · trogo

τρωκτικό

A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing. · troktiko

τρώξιμα

A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise. · troxima

τρωτότητα

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended. · trototita

τρώω

(informal, transitive) To annoy. · troo

τρώω κόλλημα

(intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue. · troo kollima

τσαγερία

A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food. · tsageria

τσαγιέρα

A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout. · tsagiera

τσαγκάρης

A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes. · tsagaris

Τσαϊκόφσκι

A transliteration of the Russian surname Чайко́вский (Čajkóvskij), usually applying to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. · Tsaikofski

Τσακ

A form of the male given name Charles, of mostly American usage. · Tsak

τσακίζω

(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest. · tsakizo

Τσάκο

A province in northern Argentina. · Tsako

τσακωμός

(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal). · tsakomos

τσακώνομαι

(reciprocal) To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc. · tsakonomai

τσαλακώνω

(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together. · tsalakono

Τσάμηδες

an ethnic Albanian from Çamëri, originally resided in the western part of the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece, an area known among Albanians as Çamëri (engl.: Chameria). · Tsamides

τσαμπί

A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together. · tsabi

τσάμπουρα

The pulp or pulplike matter remaining from a substance pressed to extract its juice or oil. · tsaboura

τσανάκα

A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items. · tsanaka

τσάντα

(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.] · tsada

τσαντάκι

(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items) · tsadaki

τσαντίζω

(intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation. · tsadizo

τσαντίλα

A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to yell, say curse words, and/or physically harm or cause damage or destruction to things or attack or assault living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, or unfair or unjust treatment, or a situation not going the way one had desired or planned. · tsadila

Τσαουσέσκου

A surname in Romanian. · Tsaouseskou

τσάπα

(when not otherwise specified) An agricultural and horticultural hand tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows or removing weeds by hand. · tsapa

τσαπίζω

(transitive) To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe. · tsapizo

τσαρίνα

(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar. · tsarina

τσαρίτσα

(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar. · tsaritsa

τσαρλατάνος

(figuratively, pejorative) Any similar charlatan or incompetent professional. · tsarlatanos

τσάρλεστον

(preceded by definite article) A dance named for the city of Charleston, South Carolina. · tsarleston

Τσαρλς

A en given name. · Tsarls

τσάρος

(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states. · tsaros

Τσατανούγκα

A city, the county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, near the border with Georgia. · Tsatanouga

τσάτνεϊ

A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers. [from 1813] · tsatnei

τσατσά

(slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients. · tsatsa

Τσεγιέν

A member of an indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America. · Tsegien

τσεισκέικ

(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake). · tseiskeik

τσεκάπ

A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like. · tsekap

τσεκούρι

An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle. · tsekouri

τσεκουριά

A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar implement. · tsekouria

τσεκουρώνω

(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe. · tsekourono

τσελεμεντές

A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips. · tselemedes

τσελέστα

(musical instruments) A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard. · tselesta

τσελίστα

Someone who plays the cello. · tselista

τσελίστας

Someone who plays the cello. · tselistas

τσέλο

A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow. · tselo

τσέμπαλο

(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music. · tsebalo

Τσένταρ

A large village and civil parish, previously in Sedgemoor district, Somerset, England, famous for its cheese, and also for its gorge, caves and remains of early man found in them (OS grid ref ST4553). · Tsedar

τσέπη

(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. · tsepi

Τσερβίνο

An iconic pyramidal mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy. · Tservino

Τσερνόμπιλ

A partially abandoned city and ghost town in northern Ukraine, known as the site of a nuclear disaster. · Tsernobil

Τσερόκι

An indigenous North American people. · Tseroki

Τσετσενία

A republic and federal subject of Russia, in the northern Caucasus. Official name: Chechen Republic. Capital: Grozny. · Tsetsenia

τσετσενικά

The language of the Chechens, a member of the Nakh family. · tsetsenika

Τσέχα

(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent. · Tsecha

τσεχικά

Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language. · tsechika

τσέχικος

Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language. · tsechikos

Τσέχος

(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent. · Tsechos

Τσεχοσλοβάκα

A native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia · Tsechoslovaka

Τσεχοσλοβακία

A former country in Central Europe, now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. · Tsechoslovakia