αμήν
amín/aˈmin/
The Greek word for "amen" is αμήν (amín).
This expression is used to signify strong agreement. It can also function as an adverb meaning "truly" or "verily".
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aˈmin/. In English romanization, it is written as amín.
Did you know?
- While it is a staple of religious life, a Greek speaker might use αμήν in a secular conversation to express a mock sense of 'certainly' or 'of course', often with a sarcastic tone.
- The Greek word αμήν is a direct phonetic transplant from Hebrew, meaning it has no native Greek roots.
- In Greek Orthodox liturgy, the word αμήν is often held at a high pitch or elongated through a melodic cadence to signal the official end of a specific liturgical section.
Examples in context
- Αμήν, αυτό εύχομαι κι εγώ.Amín, aftó éfchomai ki egó.Amen, that is what I wish too.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the importance of honest communication.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠρέπει να λέμε πάντα την αλήθεια.Prépei na léme pánta tin alítheia.We must always tell the truth.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑμήν, Γιώργο, είναι ο μόνος τρόπος.Amín, Giórgo, eínai o mónos trópos.Amen, Giorgos, it is the only way.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι δύσκολο αλλά απαραίτητο.Eínai dýskolo allá aparaítito.It is difficult but necessary.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις απόλυτο δίκιο.Écheis apólyto díkio.You are absolutely right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amen” translations and entries αμήν, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αμήν, CC BY-SA 4.0.
