άτλαντας
átlantasmasculine
In Greek, the English phrase "atlas" is translated as άτλαντας (átlantas). If unsure, use άτλαντας. Wiktionary also lists άτλας (átlas).
Meaning: bound collection of maps (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| άτλαντας | átlantas | masculine | |
| άτλας | átlas | /ˈa.tlas/ | masculine |
The term refers to a bound collection of maps.
Which one should you use?
The word άτλας is the base form, while άτλαντας is also a form used for this noun. When you are referring to the mythological figure Atlas, use the capitalized proper noun Άτλας.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form άτλαντα is used when the atlas is the direct object of a verb (the accusative case).
How do you pronounce it?
átlantas
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word άτλας can also be used in a medical context to refer to the first cervical vertebra of the spine, named after the mythological figure.
- In Greek architecture, an άτλας is a sculpted male figure used as a column to support a heavy structure, acting as the male counterpart to a 'caryatid'.
- The Greek name Άτλας is the root for the English word 'Atlantic', because the ocean was thought to be the vast body of water surrounding the Titan's world.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are studying geography together.
- Νίκος NikosΑναστασία, έχεις κάποιον άτλαντας για την Ασία;Anastasía, écheis kápoion átlantas gia tin Asía?Anastasia, do you have an atlas for Asia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ο άτλαντας είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι.Nai, o átlantas eínai páno sto trapézi.Yes, the atlas is on the table.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ, τον χρειάζομαι για την εργασία μου.Efcharistó, ton chriázomai gia tin ergasía mou.Thank you, I need it for my assignment.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠαρακαλώ, πες μου αν χρειαστείς κάτι άλλο.Parakaló, pes mou an chriastís káti állo.You're welcome, tell me if you need anything else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atlas” translations and entries άτλαντας, άτλας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
