Άλεξ
Álex
Άλεξ (Álex) is the Greek way to say the name Alex.
Άλεξ is used as a shortened, diminutive version of the name Alexander.
Which one should you use?
While Άλεξ is a shortened version, Αλέξανδρος is the common formal version of the name in Greek.
How do you pronounce it?
Álex
Did you know?
- In Greece, Άλεξ is often used as a nickname for women named Αλεξάνδρα as well as for men.
- While Άλεξ is a common shortening, Greek names often have separate diminutive forms created by adding a suffix like -άκης to the end.
- The Greek alphabet uses 'ξ' (xi) to create the 'ks' sound in Άλεξ, which is a single letter representing two English consonants.
Examples in context
- Κύριε Αλέξανδρε, έχουμε ανάγκη από την βοήθειά σας.Sir Alexander, we need your help.
- Πήρες τηλέφωνο τον Αλέκο. Πρέπει να του πω κάτι σημαντικό.Did you call Aleko? I need to tell him something important.
- Ο Άλεξ είναι πολύ ευγενικός.O Alex einai poly efgenikos.Alex is very kind.
- Θα πάρω τον Άλεξ στο πάρκο.Tha paro ton Alex sto parko.I will take Alex to the park.
- Τι κάνει ο Άλεξ σήμερα;Ti kanei o Alex simera;What is Alex doing today?
Example conversation
Kostas is asking Kyriaki about their mutual friend.
- Κώστας KostasΈχεις δει τον Άλεξ σήμερα;Echeis dei ton Alex simera?Have you seen Alex today?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΌχι, δεν τον έχω δει.Ochi, den ton echo dei.No, I haven't seen him.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλω να του δώσω το βιβλίο του.Thelo na tou doso to vivlio tou.I want to give him his book.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣτείλε ένα μήνυμα στον Άλεξ.Steile ena minyma ston Alex.Send a message to Alex.
