μπλε
ble/ble/
The English word "blue" is translated into Greek as μπλε (ble).
μπλε is used to describe things that are blue-coloured. It can function as an adjective or as a noun when referring to the colour itself.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Which one should you use?
While μπλε is the standard term, you may encounter Κυανός in formal contexts and the informal term Γαλαζάκι (derived from Γαλάζιο) in casual speech.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, μπλε is indeclinable, which means it does not change its form to match gender or number. When used as a noun to refer to the colour, it is used with the neuter article το.
How do you pronounce it?
μπλε is pronounced /ble/.
Did you know?
- In Greek tradition, the color μπλε is often associated with the 'evil eye', and blue beads are worn to ward off bad luck.
- In a historical linguistic quirk, ancient Greek often grouped blue and green together under a single term, making the distinct word μπλε a relatively modern necessity.
- The word γαλάζιο is derived from γάλα, meaning 'milk', suggesting a milky or pale blue color.
Examples in context
- Μ' αρέσει το μπλε.I like blue.This sentence shows how to express a preference for the colour using μπλε.Tatoeba #5630100 by Zeus, translation #2245933 by CK
- Υπάρχει αυτό σε μπλε;Do you have this in blue?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if a product is available in the colour μπλε.Tatoeba #2390697 by mululatv, translation #2685851 by Joseph
- Ήταν ντυμένος στα μπλε.He was dressed in blue.This sentence illustrates using μπλε to describe someone's clothing.Tatoeba #5586386 by Zeus, translation #300535 by CK
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are looking at a car in a parking lot.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣου αρέσει αυτό το μπλε αυτοκίνητο;Sou aresei auto to ble aftokinito?Do you like this blue car?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, το μπλε είναι το αγαπημένο μου χρώμα.Ne, to ble einai to agapimeno mou chroma.Yes, blue is my favorite color.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜου φαίνεται πολύ έντονο το μπλε.Mou fanitai poly entono to ble.The blue seems too bright to me.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕγώ το βρίσκω πολύ όμορφο.Ego to vrisko poly omorfo.I find it very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries μπλε, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
