Greek–English dictionary

Ήρα

(Greek god) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares, Hebe, and Enyo. · Ira

ηράκλειος

Of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.; suggesting Hercules in size or strength. · irakleios

ηράνθεμο

(botany) Any plant of the genus Primula; the primroses. · iranthemo

ήρεμα

In a calm manner; coolly. · irema

ηρεμία

(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion. · iremia

ηρεμιστικό

(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep. · iremistiko

ηρεμιστικός

(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing · iremistikos

ήρεμος

(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety. · iremos

ηρεμώ

(transitive) To make calm. · iremo

ήρωας

(mythology) A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal. · iroas

Ηρώδης

The name of any of a number of members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled in the Roman province of Judea, most notably Herod the Great, who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, or Herod Antipas, his son, who met Jesus during his Passion. · Irodis

ηρωίδα

(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist). · iroida

ηρωικά

In a heroic manner, like a hero. · iroika

ηρωικός

Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble. · iroikos

ηρωίνη

A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century] · iroini

ηρωισμός

The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities. · iroismos

ήσσων

Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly: · isson

ησυχάζω

(transitive) To make (someone or something) silent. · isychazo

ησυχία

(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance. · isychia

ήτα

The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek. · ita

ήτοι

Specifically; that is to say. · itoi

ήττα

The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss. · itta

ηττοπάθεια

Acceptance of defeat without struggle. · ittopatheia

ηφαίστειο

A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface. · ifaisteio

Ήφαιστος

(Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan. · Ifaistos

ηχείο

Loudspeaker. · icheio

ηχηρός

(of a sound) Of great intensity. · ichiros

ηχητικός

Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. · ichitikos

ηχοβολιστικό

(nautical, countable) A device that provides such echolocation. · ichovolistiko

ηχογράφηση

A reproduction of sound, video, etc., stored in a permanent medium. · ichografisi

ήχος

(uncountable) Sound, or a sound signal. · ichos

ήχος χαμηλής κλίμακας

Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency. · ichos chamilis klimakas

ήχου

Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. · ichou

ηχόχρωμα

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume. · ichochroma

Ηχώ

(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others. · Icho

θ΄

A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten. · th΄

θα έπρεπε

(auxiliary, formal, dated) Indicating duty or obligation. · tha eprepe

θάβω

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb. · thavo

Θαβώρ

A mountain in Israel, Mount Tabor · Thavor

θαλαμηγός

(watercraft) A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock. · thalamigos

θαλαμίσκος

(astronautics) A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space. · thalamiskos

θάλαμος

A small rectangular shelter. · thalamos

θάλασσα

The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface. · thalassa

θαλάσσια ύδατα

(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies. · thalassia ydata

θαλασσινά

Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life. · thalassina

θαλάσσιος

Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea. · thalassios

θαλάσσιος ίππος

A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus. · thalassios ippos

θαλασσόλυκος

(slang, countable) A sailor (also old salt). · thalassolykos

θαλασσοπόρος

A sea explorer. · thalassoporos

Θάλεια

(Greek god) The Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry. · Thaleia

θαλερός

Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor, vigour; indicating the freshness and beauties of youth or health. · thaleros

θάλλιο

A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air. · thallio

θαμμένος

Placed in a grave at a burial. · thammenos

θάμνος

A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base. · thamnos

θαμνότοπος

(uncountable) Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees. See shrubland. · thamnotopos

θαμνοψάλτης

A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler. · thamnopsaltis

θαμνώνες

(US) A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region. · thamnones

θαμπός

Vague or imprecise. · thabos

θαμπώνω

(transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness. · thabono

θαμώνας

A patron, a client; a person or company who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so. · thamonas

θανάσιμος

(archaic) Poisonous, deadly. · thanasimos

θανατηφόρο πλήγμα

Specifically, the death blow. · thanatiforo pligma

θανατηφόρος

(archaic) Poisonous, deadly. · thanatiforos

Θάνατος

(psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis. · Thanatos

θανατώνω

(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime. · thanatono

θανάτωση

The act of killing. · thanatosi

θαρραλέος

Courageous, daring. · tharraleos

θάρρος

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. · tharros

Θάτσερ

An occupational surname originating as an occupation for someone who covered roofs in straw. · Thatser

θαύμα

Someone very talented at something, a genius. · thavma

θαυμάζω

(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight. · thavmazo

θαυμάσιος

Beautiful, heavenly. · thavmasios

θαυμασμός

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful · thavmasmos

θαυμαστής

One who admires. · thavmastis

θαυμαστός

Characterized by or done with bravery or valour. · thavmastos

θαυμάστρια

One who admires. · thavmastria

θαυματουργικός

By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events. · thavmatourgikos

θέα

A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage. · thea

θέαμα

A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others. · theama

θεαματικός

Amazing or worthy of special notice. · theamatikos

θεαματικότητα

(collectively) percentage of viewers that watched television programs or other video broadcasts. · theamatikotita

θεατής

One who observes, sees, or views something; an observer. · theatis

θεάτρια

Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator. · theatria

θεατρικός

Of or relating to the theatre. · theatrikos

θεατρικός συγγραφέας

A writer and creator of theatrical plays. · theatrikos syngrafeas

θέατρο

(countable) A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. · theatro

Θεία

(Greek god) A Titan, the sister-wife of Hyperion. · Theia

θειικός

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of sulfuric acid. · theiikos

θεϊκός

Of or pertaining to a god. · theikos

θείο

(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16, having a bright yellow color and characteristic smell, used commercially in a variety of products such as insecticides, black powder, and matchsticks. · theio

θείο δώρο

An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall. · theio doro

θείος

Of or pertaining to a god. · theios

θείτσα

(Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand) Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman. · theitsa

θέλγητρο

The feeling of being attracted (to something). · thelgitro

θέλημα

The purpose of such a journey. · thelima

θεληματικότητα

The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes. · thelimatikotita

θέληση

A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something. · thelisi

θελκτικός

Attractive, alluring, tempting. · thelktikos

θέλω

(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like. · thelo

θέμα

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public. · thema

θεματοφύλακας στοιχημάτων

A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet. · thematofylakas stoichimaton

θεμέλιο

Something from which other things extend; a foundation. · themelio

θεμελιώδης

Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation. · themeliodis

θεμελιώνω

To begin building. · themeliono

θεμελιωτής

One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.). · themeliotis

θεο-

(religion) god; deity · theo-

Θεοδώρα

A en given name, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium. · Theodora

Θεοδώριχος

A en given name. · Theodorichos

Θεόδωρος

A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc. · Theodoros

θεοκρατία

Government under the control of a state religion. · theokratia

θεολογία

(uncountable) The study of religion or religions. · theologia

θεολογική σχολή

A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers. · theologiki scholi

θεολόγος

One who studies theology. · theologos

θεόπεμπτος

Sent by God or as if by God; unexpectedly beneficial. · theopebtos

θεόρατος

(informal) Of an extremely large size. · theoratos

Θεός

A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe. · Theos

θεόσταλτος

Sent by God or as if by God; unexpectedly beneficial. · theostaltos

θεότητα

(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.] · theotita

Θεοφάνεια

A en given name. · Theofaneia

Θεοφάνια

A en given name. · Theofania

Θεοφανώ

A en given name. · Theofano

θεοφοβούμενος

(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority. · theofovoumenos

θεραπεία

A method, device or medication that restores good health. · therapeia

θεραπευτήριο

A clinic or dispensary within another institution. · therapeftirio

θεραπευτής

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally. · therapeftis

θεραπευτική αγωγή

Medical care for an illness or injury. · therapeftiki agogi

θεραπεύω

(transitive) To restore to health. · therapevo

θέρετρο

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment. · theretro

θερίζω

(transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine · therizo

Θεριστής

The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July, containing the northern solstice. · Theristis

θερμαστής

(rail transport, nautical) A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship. · thermastis

θερμάστρα

(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire). · thermastra

θερμοδυναμική

(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy. · thermodynamiki

θερμοκήπιο

A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates. · thermokipio

θερμοκρασία

An elevated body temperature, as present in many illnesses; fever. · thermokrasia

θερμόμετρο

An apparatus used to measure temperature. · thermometro

θερμοπίδακας

(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam. · thermopidakas

θερμός

Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial. · thermos

θερμοσίφωνας

A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat. · thermosifonas

θερμοστάτης

A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting. · thermostatis

θερμότητα

(uncountable) Thermal energy. · thermotita

θέρος

The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain. · theros

θέση

A role; the position in which one functions. · thesi

θεσμός

A custom or practice of a society or community. · thesmos

θεσπέσιος

Beautiful, heavenly. · thespesios

θεσπίζω

(transitive, legal) To make (a bill) into law. · thespizo

Θεσσαλονίκη

A port city, the capital of Central Macedonia, in northern Greece. · Thessaloniki

θετικά

(manner) In a positive manner. · thetika

θετική δράση

(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination. · thetiki drasi

θετός πατέρας

(in the narrow sense) The husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father. · thetos pateras