γεννημένος
genniménos/ʝe.niˈme.nos/
The Greek word for "born" is γεννημένος (genniménos).
This adjective is used to describe someone or something that has been given birth to.
Meaning: given birth to (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the past participle of the verb γεννάω, which means to give birth or to bear.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the subject. Use γεννημένος for a masculine subject, γεννημένη for a feminine subject and γεννημένο for a neuter subject. For plural subjects, use γεννημένοι for a group of males or a mixed-gender group and γεννημένες for a group of females. Note that the verb γεννιέμαι is the specific verb meaning "to be born".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word γεννάω shares a linguistic ancestry with the English word 'generate', both tracing back to the idea of producing or bringing forth life.
- In Greek religious contexts, the term γεννημένος appears in the Nicene Creed to describe the relationship between the Father and the Son.
- In Greek, the concept of 'being born' is closely linked to the word γένος, which refers to race, kind or genus.
Examples in context
- Ήταν γεννημένη σταρ.She was born (destined to be) a star.This sentence illustrates how the word can be used to describe someone's destiny.
- Πότε είστε γεννημένος;When were you born?This sentence shows how to ask about someone's birth.
- Ο πρόεδρος γεννήθηκε στις 5 Ιουλίου 1978.The president was born on July 5th, 1978.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing their hometowns.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίσαι γεννημένος εδώ στην πόλη;Eísai genniménos edó stin póli?Were you born here in the city?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΌχι, γεννήθηκα σε ένα μικρό χωριό.Óchi, genníthika se éna mikró chorió.No, I was born in a small village.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού ακριβώς ήταν το χωριό;Poú akrivós ítan to chorió?Where exactly was the village?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΉταν κοντά στο βουνό.Ítan kondá sto vounó.It was near the mountain.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “born” translations and entries γεννημένος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γεννημένος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
