άγγελος
ángelos/ˈaɲ.ɟe.los/masculine
The Greek word for "angel" is άγγελος (ángelos).
The term refers to a messenger from a deity.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
άγγελος is a masculine noun. Its plural form is άγγελοι.
How do you pronounce it?
It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greece, άγγελος simply meant 'messenger' and was used for any human courier, regardless of whether they were divine.
- In modern Greek, the word άγγελος is still used as a common male given name, similar to 'Gabriel' in English.
- Because it shares a root with the Hebrew word for messenger, άγγελος is a semantic loan that reflects how early biblical translations functioned.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ είναι ένας άγγελος.Tom is an angel.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as an άγγελος.Tatoeba #5414436 by Zeus, translation #2272940 by CK
- Είμαι ένας σγουρομάλλης, γαλανομάτης άγγελος.I'm a curly-haired, blue-eyed angel.This sentence is useful for describing the physical appearance of an άγγελος.Tatoeba #9299065 by Nylez, translation #9328148 by Nylez
- φύλακας άγγελοςGuardian angelThis sentence shows the phrase for a guardian angel using άγγελος.
- Ο άγγελος φέρνει ελπίδα.The angel brings hope.
- Οι άγγελοι περιβάλλονται από φώτα.Angels are surrounded by light.
- Κάθε άγγελος έχει τη δική του ιστορία.Every angel has its own story.
- Το αγγελάκι προστατεύει τους ανθρώπους.The little angel protects people.
- Το αγγελάκι διψάει για ελευθερία.The little angel thirsts for freedom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries άγγελος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries άγγελος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
