How to Say "Bridge" in Greek - How To Say Guide

γέφυρα

géfyra/ˈʝefira/feminine

The Greek word for bridge is γέφυρα (géfyra).

γέφυρα refers to a construction or a natural feature that spans a divide.

Meaning: construction or natural feature that spans a divide (noun)

Related words

γέφυρα is a feminine noun. Its plural form is γέφυρες and its genitive singular form (used for "of the bridge") is της γέφυρας.

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In Greek maritime culture, the 'bridge' of a ship is not called γέφυρα but is referred to as κυβερνήλιο, meaning the place where the steering occurs.
The word γέφυρα is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek γέφυρα, showing a rare instance where a common noun's form has remained nearly identical for millennia.
In Greek, the concept of 'bridging a gap' in an argument or a relationship uses the same semantic logic as the physical construction, often employing the verb 'γεφυρώνω' (to bridge/to mediate).

Αυτή η γέφυρα είναι πέτρινη.
This bridge is made of stone.
This sentence uses γέφυρα to describe a bridge made of stone.
Tatoeba #3542146 by glavkos, translation #9244056 by Nylez
Αυτή η γέφυρα δεν είναι μεγάλη.
That bridge isn't long.
This sentence uses γέφυρα to describe the size of a bridge.
Tatoeba #3452640 by glavkos, translation #68448 by CK
Υπήρχε μία γέφυρα εδώ πολύ καιρό πριν.
There used to a bridge here a long time ago.
This sentence uses γέφυρα to talk about the historical presence of a bridge.
Tatoeba #10678039 by amoeba, translation #10659751 by CK
Η γέφυρα είναι ένα κρίσιμο κομμάτι της υποδομής μας.
The bridge is a critical part of our infrastructure.
Ξέρεις αν είναι το γεφύρι ανοικτό σήμερα;
Do you know if the bridge is open today?
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Kostas and Eleni are walking in a park near a river.

Κώστας Kostas

Πέρασε από τη γέφυρα.
Perase apo ti gefyra.
Go across the bridge.
Ελένη Eleni

Είναι πολύ κοντά;
Einai poly konta;
Is it very close?
Κώστας Kostas

Ναι, είναι δίπλα μας.
Nai, einai dipla mas.
Yes, it is right next to us.
Ελένη Eleni

Τότε ας πάμε.
Tote as pamme.
Then let's go.

Sources

Wiktionary, “bridge” translations and entries γέφυρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries γέφυρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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