Greek–English dictionary

ιχθύς

(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water. · ichthys

ιχνηλάτης

One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions. · ichnilatis

ίχνος

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow. · ichnos

ιχώρ

(Greek mythology) The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods. [from late 17th c.] · ichor

Ιωακείμ

A en given name, always rare in English. · Ioakeim

Ιωάννα

A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century. · Ioanna

Ιωάννης

A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages. · Ioannis

Ιωαννίδης

A patrilineal surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States. · Ioannidis

Ιωάννου

(biblical) The Gospel of St. John, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the fourth of the four gospels. · Ioannou

ιωβηλαίο

A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.] · iovilaio

ιώδες

A pale purple or violet colour, like the colour of the dye after it has faded. · iodes

ιώδιο

An antiseptic incorporating the element. · iodio

Ιωνάθαν

A en given name of biblical origin. · Ionathan

ιώτα

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι). · iota

κ΄

The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one. · k΄

κ.ά.

And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work. · k.a.

Κ.Ε.

Initialism of Church of England. More commonly, C of E. Used in the names of church schools in England. · K.E.

κ.εξ.

and the following (pages, paragraphs etc.) · k.ex.

κα

Abbreviation of Missus or Mistress; used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1800s, after which it began to be reserved for married, divorced and widowed women and used with their married surnames. · ka

καβάλα

On the back of a horse. · kavala

καβαλάρης

(music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board. · kavalaris

καβαλαρία

On the back of a horse. · kavalaria

καβαλάω

(ambitransitive, slang) To mount (someone) to have sex with them. [from 13th c.] · kavalao

καβαλέτο

An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas. · kavaleto

καβάλος

The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus. · kavalos

καβγαδίζω

(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out. · kavgadizo

καβγάς

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

καβγατζής

One who brawls, engages in noisy, unseemly fights. · kavgatzis

κάβλα

(slang, vulgar) The state, quality, or extent of being horny or sexually excited. · kavla

καβούρι

(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat. · kavouri

καβρομαμούνα

Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark. · kavromamouna

καγκελάριος

A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice. · kagelarios

κάγκελο

(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway or around a balcony; a banister. · kagelo

κάγκουρας

(UK, MLE, Ireland, derogatory, offensive ) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle. · kagouras

καγκουρό

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.] · kagouro

καδένα

A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch. · kadena

Κάδιθ

A port city and municipality, the capital of the province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. · Kadith

κάδος

A container for rubbish or waste. · kados

κάδος απορριμμάτων

A container for rubbish or waste. · kados aporrimmaton

κάδος σκουπιδιών

(Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied. · kados skoupidion

καδράρω

(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border. · kadraro

καδρίλια

(dance) A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four couples forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance. · kadrilia

κάδρο

A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material. · kadro

Καζακστάν

A country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Kazakhstan. · Kazakstan

καζαμίας

(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information. · kazamias

Καζαμπλάνκα

The capital city of the region of Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. · Kazablanka

Καζάν

The capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. · Kazan

καζανάκι

In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank. · kazanaki

καζάνι

A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame. · kazani

Καζαχστάν

A country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Kazakhstan. · Kazachstan

καζίνο

A public building or room for gambling. · kazino

καζού

(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it. · kazou

καθ' οδόν

On the way. · kath' odon

καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια

In every part of; all through. · kath' oli ti diarkeia

καθαγίαση

The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication. · kathagiasi

καθαίρεση

The removal of someone from office. · kathairesi

καθαρά

(manner) In a clear manner. · kathara

καθαρή θέση

(accounting) Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets. · kathari thesi

καθαρή περιουσία

(accounting) Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets. · kathari periousia

καθαρίζω

(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object. · katharizo

καθαριότητα

The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene. · kathariotita

καθαρισμός

The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off. · katharismos

καθαριστής

A person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows. · katharistis

καθαριστικός

That cleanses. · katharistikos

καθαρίστρια

A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady. · katharistria

κάθαρμα

(derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal. · katharma

καθαρμός

The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities. · katharmos

καθάρο κέρδος

The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted. · katharo kerdos

καθαρός

A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics. · katharos

καθαρός αέρας

The natural, clean air from outside, as opposed to the relatively stuffy air inside. · katharos aeras

καθαρότητα

The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity. · katharotita

κάθαρση

(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing. · katharsi

καθαρτήριο

(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification. · kathartirio

καθαρτικό

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect. · kathartiko

καθαρτικός

Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation. · kathartikos

κάθε

All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every). · kathe

κάθε ένας

(separately) Each one. · kathe enas

κάθε μέρα

quotidianly, every day · kathe mera

καθεαυτού

(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself. · katheaftou

καθεδρικός ναός

The principal church serving as the office (and some as place of residence) of an archdiocese's/a diocese's archbishop/bishop which is symbolized by an episcopal throne known as the cathedra. · kathedrikos naos

κάθειρξη

A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, especially as punishment for a crime. · katheirxi

καθένας

(negative polarity item, or, interrogative, chiefly with plural or uncountable nouns) One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of. · kathenas

καθεστώς

That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence. · kathestos

κάθετα

In a vertical direction or position. · katheta

καθετήρας

(medicine) A small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid. · kathetiras

καθετηριάζω

(transitive) To insert a probe into. · kathetiriazo

κάθετος

(geometry, countable) A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane. · kathetos

καθέτως

At or near the far end of (a space). · kathetos

καθηγητής

(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank. · kathigitis

καθηγήτρια

(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank. · kathigitria

καθήκον

(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do. · kathikon

καθηλώνω

(transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe. · kathilono

καθημερινά

quotidianly, every day · kathimerina

καθημερινή

Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is: · kathimerini

καθημερινός

That occurs every day, or at least every working day. · kathimerinos

καθησυχαστικός

That reassures; causing or restoring comfort or confidence. · kathisychastikos

καθιερωμένος

Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc. · kathieromenos

καθιερώνω

(transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm. · kathierono

καθίζημα

(chemistry) A solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution. · kathizima

καθίζηση

(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement. · kathizisi

κάθισμα

A division of the psalter, used by Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics who follow the Byzantine Rite. · kathisma

καθιστικό

(British) The living room or sitting room of a house. · kathistiko

καθιστικός

(medicine, of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around. · kathistikos

καθολικά

In a universal manner. · katholika

καθολική

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church. · katholiki

καθολικισμός

The faiths, practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church, usually the Roman Catholic Church. · katholikismos

καθολικός

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church. · katholikos

καθολικότητα

the property of being universal, common to all members of a class · katholikotita

κάθομαι

(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks. · kathomai

κάθομαι οκλαδόν

(intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear. · kathomai okladon

κάθομαι σταυροπόδι

To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation. · kathomai stavropodi

καθομιλούμενος

(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal. · kathomiloumenos

καθορίζω

To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle. · kathorizo

καθορισμένος

Having distinct limits. · kathorismenos

καθοριστικός

Having a significant effect on the course of one's life. · kathoristikos

καθρέφτης

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. · kathreftis

Κάθριν

A en given name. · Kathrin

καθυστερημένη

Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened. · kathysterimeni

καθυστερημένος

(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70. · kathysterimenos

καθυστέρηση

A stave of a cask, drum, etc.; especially (engineering) one of the narrow boards or staves forming the covering of a cylindrical object, such as a boiler, or the cylinder of a carding machine or steam engine. · kathysterisi

καθυστερώ

(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention. · kathystero

καθώς

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree. · kathos

και

(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements. · kai

και καλά

As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people. · kai kala

και... και...

Including both of (used with and). · kai... kai...

Καϊάφας

A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus. · Kaiafas

κάιζερ

An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II. · kaizer

Καικιλία

A en given name. · Kaikilia

Κάιν

(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel. · Kain

καινοτομία

A new product; an innovation. · kainotomia

καινοτόμος

Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions. · kainotomos

καινούργιος

Additional; recently discovered. · kainourgios

καινοφανής

(astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star. · kainofanis

καίριος

(especially, law) Having real importance or great consequences; significant; substantial. · kairios

καιρός

(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events. · kairos

καιροσκόπος

Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle. · kairoskopos

καίσαρας

A title of Roman emperors. · kaisaras

καίτοι

Although, despite (it) being. · kaitoi

καίω χωρίς φλόγα

(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke. · kaio choris floga

ΚΑΚ

Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States. · KAK

κακά

In a bad manner. · kaka

κακάο

A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate. · kakao

κακαόδεντρο

A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate. · kakaodedro

κακαρίζω

To laugh in a particularly loud manner. · kakarizo

κακάρισμα

The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks. · kakarisma

κακάσχημος

(North America, slang, pejorative) Extremely ugly. · kakaschimos

κακατόης

A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s] · kakatois

κακέκτυπο

An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality. · kakektypo

κακεντρέχεια

Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune. · kakedrecheia

κακεντρεχής

Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice. · kakedrechis