απόγευμα
apógevma/aˈpo.ʝev.ma/neuter
The Greek word for afternoon is απόγευμα (apógevma).
απόγευμα is a neuter noun used to refer to the part of the day between noon and evening.
Meaning: part of the day between noon and evening (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, απόγευμα takes the neuter article το in the singular (e.g., το απόγευμα). The plural form is τα απογεύματα, which uses the neuter plural article τα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aˈpo.ʝev.ma/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: apógevma.
Did you know?
- The word απόγευμα literally translates to 'after-meal', referring to the time after the midday meal has been consumed.
- In Greece, the 'afternoon' period is often interrupted by the μέσημέρι, a midday break where shops close and people nap to avoid the heat.
- The word γεύμα is a direct relative of the English word 'gusto', which shares the concept of tasting or savoring.
Examples in context
- Θα βρέξει το απόγευμα.It'll rain in the afternoon.This sentence shows how to use απόγευμα to indicate when something will happen.Tatoeba #5512767 by Zeus, translation #5485556 by CK
- Διαβάζαμε όλο το απόγευμα.We were studying all afternoon.This sentence demonstrates using απόγευμα to describe a duration of time.Tatoeba #5444900 by Zeus, translation #248665 by CK
- Υπάρχει μια πτήση το απόγευμα;Is there a flight in the afternoon?This sentence shows how to use απόγευμα when asking about a scheduled event.Tatoeba #2051873 by glavkos, translation #240075 by CK
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are planning their meeting time.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα ταίξαμε το απόγευμα;Tha taixame to apogevma;Shall we meet in the afternoon?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι μια καλή ώρα.Ne, einai mia kali ora.Yes, that is a good time.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι ώρα το απόγευμα θα έρθεις;Ti ora to apogevma tha ertheis;What time in the afternoon will you come?
- Κώστας KostasΘα είμαι εκεί στις πέντε.Tha eimai ekei stis pente.I will be there at five.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “afternoon” translations and entries απόγευμα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries απόγευμα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
