αεροδρόμιο
aerodrómio/a.e.ɾoˈðɾo.mi.o/neuter
The English word airport is translated into Greek as αεροδρόμιο (aerodrómio) or αερολιμένας.
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| αεροδρόμιο | aerodrómio | /a.e.ɾoˈðɾo.mi.o/ | neuter |
| αερολιμένας | aeroliménas | /a.e.ro.liˈme.nas/ | masculine |
αεροδρόμιο is the most common word used in everyday conversation for any airport.
What does it mean word for word?
The word αεροδρόμιο is a compound of αερο (air) and δρόμιο (road/path).
Which one should you use?
While αεροδρόμιο is the general term for an airport, αερολιμένας specifically refers to an airport that functions as a major transport hub or 'seaport of the air'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter form αεροδρόμιο becomes αεροδρόμια in the plural. The masculine form αερολιμένας becomes αερολιμένων in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aerodrómio. It has 6 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word αεροδρόμιο contains the root δρόμιο, which is the same root used in 'stadium' via the ancient Greek δρόμος meaning 'race track'.
- In Ancient Greek, the word ἀεροδρόμος was used to describe something or someone 'traversing the air'.
- In Greek, the 'port' part of αερολιμένας comes from λιμήν, a word that can refer to both a harbor and a lagoon.
Examples in context
- Που είναι το αεροδρόμιο;Where's the airport?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the αεροδρόμιο.Tatoeba #1515764 by glavkos, translation #403053 by Ramses
- Θα σου τηλεφωνήσω μόλις έρθω στο αεροδρόμιο.I'll phone you as soon as I get to the airport.This sentence is useful for stating an intention to call someone upon arriving at the αεροδρόμιο.Tatoeba #1562513 by glavkos, translation #18206 by CK
- Αυτός ο δρόμος θα σας οδηγήσει στο αεροδρόμιο.This road will lead you to the airport.This sentence is useful for providing directions to the αεροδρόμιο.Tatoeba #2795034 by glavkos, translation #57602 by sundown
- Πρέπει να πάω στο αεροδρόμιο για να παραλάβω την αδελφή μου.I need to go to the airport to pick up my sister.
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Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are discussing their travel plans.
- Ελένη EleniΠότε πρέπει να είμαστε στο αεροδρόμιο;Póte prépei na eímaste sto aerodrómio?When do we need to be at the airport?
- Νίκος NikosΠρέπει να είμαστε εκεί τρεις ώρες πριν.Prépei na eímaste ekeí treis óres prin.We need to be there three hours before.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι μακριά το αεροδρόμιο από το ξενοδοχείο;Eínai makryá to aerodrómio apó to xenodochío?Is the airport far from the hotel?
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, είναι πολύ κοντά.Óchi, eínai polý kontá.No, it is very close.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations and entries αεροδρόμιο, αερολιμένας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αεροδρόμιο, αερολιμένας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
