αγόρι
agóri/aˈɣo.ɾi/neuter
The English word "boyfriend" can be translated into Greek as αγόρι (agóri) or γκόμενος.
Meaning: male partner in a romantic relationship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| αγόρι | agóri | /aˈɣo.ɾi/ | neuter |
| γκόμενος | gkómenos | /ˈɡomenos/ | masculine |
The term is used to describe a male partner in a romantic relationship. While αγόρι is a general term for a boy or guy, it is also used to mean "boyfriend" depending on the context of the conversation.
Which one should you use?
αγόρι is a neutral term that can mean either "boy" or "boyfriend". In contrast, γκόμενος is used specifically to refer to a boyfriend.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
γκόμενος is a colloquial and familiar way to refer to a boyfriend.
How does it change in a sentence?
αγόρι is a neuter noun, whereas γκόμενος is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of agóri is /aˈɣo.ɾi/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word γκόμενος is a linguistic traveler that arrived in Greek from French and Italian. It originally described a 'dandy' or a man very concerned with his appearance.
- In Greek, αγόρι is a neuter noun, meaning it uses the same grammatical gender as inanimate objects rather than the masculine gender.
- While αγόρι can mean 'boyfriend', it is the exact same word used for a young child. Using it in a formal setting might make it sound like you are talking about a literal child rather than a partner.
Examples in context
- Ο Περικλής είναι ο γκόμενος της Τούλας.Pericles is Toula's boyfriend.This sentence shows how to use γκόμενος to identify someone's boyfriend.
- Αυτός δεν έχει αγόρι.He has no boyfriend.This sentence demonstrates the use of αγόρι to mean boyfriend in a negative context.Tatoeba #11467186 by janTuki, translation #11466413 by timmartin
- Ο Τομ δεν ήταν το αγόρι μου.Tom wasn't my boyfriend.This sentence shows how to use αγόρι to refer to a past boyfriend.Tatoeba #8240615 by lucasmg123, translation #6355350 by CK
- Τον σύντροφό μου γνώρισα στο πανεπιστήμιο.I met my boyfriend at university.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki is introducing her partner to George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιος είναι αυτός ο άντρας;Poios einai aftos o andra?Who is this man?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι το αγόρι μου, ο Νίκος.Einai to agori mou, o Nikos.This is my boyfriend, Nikos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΧαίρομαι πολύ που τον γνωρίζω.Charomai poly pou ton gnorizo.I am very glad to meet him.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι πολύ καλό αγόρι.Einai poly kalo agori.He is a very good boyfriend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boyfriend” translations and entries αγόρι, γκόμενος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγόρι, γκόμενος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
