Αριστοτέλης
Aristotélis/a.ɾi.stoˈte.lis/masculine
Αριστοτέλης (Aristotélis) is the Greek name for the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.
Meaning: ancient Greek philosopher (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Αριστοτέλης is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable: /a.ɾi.stoˈte.lis/. The romanization is Aristotélis.
Did you know?
- The word 'Aristotle' in English is actually a Latinized version of the Greek name, which was a phonetic adaptation to fit Latin speech patterns.
- The name Αριστοτέλης is a compound of αριστος, meaning 'best', and τελος, meaning 'purpose' or 'goal'.
- In modern Greek, the name Αριστοτέλης is often used as a common first name, not just as a reference to the philosopher.
Examples in context
- Ο Αριστοτέλης πίστευε ότι η Γη είναι το κέντρο του σύμπαντος.Aristotle believed that the Earth was the center of the universe.This sentence uses Αριστοτέλης to describe his belief regarding the center of the universe.Tatoeba #5532249 by Zeus, translation #5318071 by Hybrid
- Ο Αριστοτέλης, ένας από τους αρχαίους φιλόσοφους που άσκησαν μεγάλη επιρροή, είναι ο πρωιμότερος φυσικός ιστορικός του οποίου το έργο διατηρήθηκε λεπτομερώς.Aristotle, one of the ancient philosophers who exerted great influence, is the earliest natural historian whose work was preserved in detail.This sentence uses Αριστοτέλης to discuss his status as a natural historian and his influence.Tatoeba #3574997 by glavkos, translation #9496494 by Nylez
- Σήμερα συζητήσαμε για τη θεωρία της ηθικής του Αριστοτέλης.Today, we discussed Aristotle's theory of ethics.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their philosophy class.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιο μάθημα έχεις τώρα, Αναστασία;Poio máthima écheis tóra, Anastasía?What class do you have now, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχω φιλοσοφία. Μελετάμε τον Αριστοτέλη.Écho philosophía. Meletáme ton Aristóteli.I have philosophy. We are studying Aristotle.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι δύσκολο το διάβασμά του;Eínai dýskolo to diávasmá tou?Is reading his work difficult?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΛίγο, αλλά ο Αριστοτέλης είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρων.Lígo, allá o Aristótelis eínai polý endiaférōn.A bit, but Aristotle is very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aristotle” translations and entries Αριστοτέλης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Αριστοτέλης, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.