Greek–English dictionary

πρωταθλήτρια

Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest. · protathlitria

πρωτακτίνιο

A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91. A dense, silvery-gray actinide metal. · protaktinio

πρωταπριλιά

The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played · protaprilia

πρωταρχικός

First in importance, degree, or rank. · protarchikos

πρωτεϊνογένεση

(genetics) The process whereby a strand of mRNA directs assembly of amino acids into proteins within a ribosome. · proteinogenesi

πρωτεύον

(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including apes (which include humans), monkeys, lemurs, tarsiers, lorisids, and galagos. · protevon

πρωτευουσιάνα

An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece. · protevousiana

πρωτευουσιάνικος

(Greek mythology) Of or related to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, technology, and skillful warfare. · protevousianikos

πρωτευουσιάνος

An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece. · protevousianos

πρώτη

The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle. · proti

πρώτη γραμμή

The leading position or edge. · proti grammi

πρώτη προβολή

A short collection of clips edited together to advertise a film, television show, etc.; a trailer. · proti provoli

πρωτίστως

Before anything else; firstly. · protistos

πρωτοβάθμιος

First or earliest in a group or series. · protovathmios

πρωτόβγαλτος

(figurative) Lacking life experience; immature, inexperienced, naive; also, of or relating to something immature or inexperienced. · protovgaltos

πρωτογενής

First or earliest in a group or series. · protogenis

πρωτόγονος

A member of a primitive society. · protogonos

πρωτόγραμμα

(typography) A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book. · protogramma

πρωτόκολλο

The official notes kept during a meeting. · protokollo

πρωτοκολλώ

(transitive) Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting. · protokollo

πρωτόνιο

(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark. [from 1920] · protonio

πρωτοπαλίκαρο

A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director. · protopalikaro

πρωτόπειρος

Untried or inexperienced. · protopeiros

πρωτοπορία

The leading position or edge. · protoporia

πρωτοποριακός

Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before. · protoporiakos

πρωτοπρεσβύτερος

A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. · protopresvyteros

πρώτος

Of or belonging to a first family. · protos

πρωτοσύγκελλος

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

πρωτότυπο

The original of a document or of a recording. · prototypo

πρωτότυπος

Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type. · prototypos

πρωτύτερα

At an earlier or preceding time. · protytera

πρωτύτερος

Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.] · protyteros

πσστ

(onomatopoeia) Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person. · psst

πταίσμα

(law, criminology, historical, _, in, _, UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony. · ptaisma

πταρνίζομαι

(intransitive, medical sign) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose. · ptarnizomai

πτέραρχος

A holder of the most senior active rank in the Royal Air Force, NATO grade OF-9. · pterarchos

πτέρνισμα

An act of sneezing. · pternisma

πτέρυγα

(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air. · pteryga

πτερύγιο

(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver. · pterygio

πτερύγιο ωτός

(anatomy, zoology) The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal. · pterygio otos

πτητική

(computing, of memory) Whose content is lost when the computer is powered down. · ptitiki

πτητικός

(physics) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions. · ptitikos

πτόηση

The act of discouraging. · ptoisi

Πτολεμαίος

A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt. · Ptolemaios

πτυχή

A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface. · ptychi

πτυχιακές

(North America, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class. · ptychiakes

πτυχίο

The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree. · ptychio

πτυχίο λυτείας

The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree. · ptychio lyteias

πτυχιούχος

Someone who has achieved a bachelor's degree. · ptychiouchos

πτυχώσει

(intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling. · ptychosei

πτώμα

(literary, medicine) A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected. [from late 14th c.] · ptoma

πτωματοφάγο

An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion. · ptomatofago

Πτώση

(theology) The sudden fall of humanity into a state of sin, as brought about by the transgression of Adam and Eve. [from 14th c.] · Ptosi

πτώση τάσης

(electricity) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination. · ptosi tasis

πτώχευση

(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization. · ptochefsi

πτωχοκομείο

A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged. · ptochokomeio

πυγμαίος

(often, _, capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature. · pygmaios

πυγμαχία

(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout. · pygmachia

πυγμάχος

A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes. · pygmachos

πυγμή

(uncountable) Power, strength, energy. · pygmi

πυγολαμπίδα

Pyrrhocoris apterus, a common red and black insect, that is the type species of the family Pyrrhocoridae. · pygolabida

πυελικός

Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis · pyelikos

Πυθαγόρας

Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher. · Pythagoras

πυθμένας

(countable) The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.] · pythmenas

πύθωνας

(zoology) A type of large constricting snake. · pythonas

πυκνοκατοικημένος

Densely populated. · pyknokatoikimenos

πυκνός

Closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume. · pyknos

πυκνωτής

(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric. · pyknotis

πύλη

A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall. · pyli

πύλη δικτύου

(computing, networking, telecommunications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc. · pyli diktyou

πυλώνας

A grandiose and often lavish entrance. · pylonas

πυλωρός

(computing) A provider of core platform services with specific characteristics (Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of the European Parliament and of the Council) · pyloros

πυξίδα

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). · pyxida

πύον

(medicine, pathology) A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria, normally found in regions of bacterial infection. · pyon

πυορροώ

(intransitive) To form or discharge pus. · pyorroo

πυρ

(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal. · pyr

πυρ το εξώτερο

(uncountable) The fire of Hell. · pyr to exotero

πυρά

A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned. · pyra

πυρακτωμένος

Emitting light as a result of being heated. · pyraktomenos

πύραυλος

(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.] · pyravlos

πυργίσκος

(military, railroad) A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armoured fighting vehicle. · pyrgiskos

πυργοδεσπότης

(chiefly, _, historical) The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord. · pyrgodespotis

πύργος

(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling. · pyrgos

πυρετός

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

πυρετώδης

Filled with excess energy. · pyretodis

Πυρηναία

The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east. · Pyrinaia

πυρήνας

A small group of people forming part of a larger organization, often an outlawed one. [from 20th c.] · pyrinas

πυρηνοσύνθεση

(physics, astronomy) Any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei. · pyrinosynthesi

πυρηνοτομία

(biology) The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells. · pyrinotomia

πυριγενής

Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire. · pyrigenis

πυρίμαχος

Not affected by great heat. · pyrimachos

πύρινη καταιγίδα

(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them. · pyrini kataigida

πύρινος

(geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma. · pyrinos

πυρίτιδα

An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks. · pyritida

πυριτιδαποθήκη

(military) An ammunition storehouse. · pyritidapothiki

πυρίτιο

(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855. · pyritio

πυρκαγιά

A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning. · pyrkagia

πυρκαϊά

(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger. · pyrkaia

πυροβολαρχία

(military, countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns. · pyrovolarchia

πυροβολική

Gunnery (design and manufacture of guns). · pyrovoliki

πυροβολικό

An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers. · pyrovoliko

πυροβολισμός

The result of launching a projectile or bullet. · pyrovolismos

πυροβόλο

An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers. · pyrovolo

πυροβόλο όπλο

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead. · pyrovolo oplo

πυροβολώ

To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit. · pyrovolo

πυροδοτώ

To operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling). · pyrodoto

πυρομανής

A person experiencing pyromania. · pyromanis

πυρομανία

(psychology) A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires. · pyromania

πυρομαχικά

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc. · pyromachika

πυροσβέστης

(firefighting) A person who has been trained to put out fires. · pyrosvestis

πυροστιά

(usually, in plural) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side · pyrostia

πυροτέχνημα

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang. · pyrotechnima

πυροτεχνήματα

(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off. · pyrotechnimata

πυροτεχνία

The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications. · pyrotechnia

πυροτεχνική

The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications. · pyrotechniki

πυρπολώ

(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something) · pyrpolo

πυρρόν

A reddish-brown color. · pyrron

πυρρόξανθο

A reddish-brown color. · pyrroxantho

πυρρόξανθος

(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead. · pyrroxanthos

πύρωση

(medicine) A burning sensation in the chest due to reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus. · pyrosi

πωγωνικός

(anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, genial. · pogonikos

Πωλ

A en given name of biblical origin. · Pol

πωλήσεις

Action of the verb to sell. · poliseis

πώληση

An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit. · polisi

πωλητής

A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere. · politis

πωλήτρια

A person whose job is to sell things, often in a shop or store. · politria

Πωλίνα

A en given name. · Polina

πωλώ

(transitive) To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them. · polo

πωρωμένος

Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent. · poromenos

πώς

(interrogative) To what degree or extent. · pos

πώς το λένε

(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy. · pos to lene

Ρα

(Egyptian mythology) The Egyptian god of the Sun. · Ra

ραββίνος

A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions. · ravvinos

ραβδί

(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking. · ravdi

ραβδίο

A straight bar that unites moving parts of a machine, for holding parts together as a connecting rod or for transferring power as a driveshaft. · ravdio

ράβδος

A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length. · ravdos

ράβδωση

A stripe, usually one of a set of parallel stripes. · ravdosi

Ραβέννα

A city, the county seat of Portage County, Ohio, United States, named after the Italian city. · Ravenna

ραβέντι

Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous). · ravedi

ραβίνος

A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions. · ravinos

ράβω

To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches. · ravo

ράγα

A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing. · raga

ραγιαδισμός

The condition of being servile. · ragiadismos

ραγίζω

(intransitive) To form cracks. · ragizo

ράγισμα

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

ράγκμπι

A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar. · ragbi

Ραγκούσα

A province of Sicily, Italy. · Ragousa

Ράδα

(politics) A parliamentary body in a number of Slavic countries. · Rada

ραδιενεργή τέφρα

The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc. · radienergi tefra

ραδιενεργός

Exhibiting radioactivity. · radienergos