οικοδόμος
oikodomos
The Greek word for builder is οικοδόμος (oikodomos).
The term refers to a person who builds or constructs things.
Meaning: a person who builds or constructs things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
οικοδόμος is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
oikodomos
Did you know?
- The word οικοδόμος is rooted in οίκος, meaning 'house'. This is the same root that gives us the English word 'ecology', as both terms originally concerned the 'household' or the environment of a living space.
- While οικοδόμος refers to the builder, the Greek word for 'architecture' αρχιτεκτονική comes from architekton, meaning 'chief builder'.
- In Ancient Greek, the term was not limited to physical construction but could metaphorically describe someone 'building' a reputation or a logical argument.
Examples in context
- Ο κτίστης ολοκλήρωσε το έργο εγκαίρως.The builder completed the project on time.
- Ο κτίστης αυτού του κτιρίου είναι πολύ έμπειρος.The builder of this building is very experienced.
- Ένας καλός τεχνίτης χρειάζεται υπομονή και ακρίβεια.A good builder needs patience and accuracy.
- Ο οικοδόμος δουλεύει πολύ σκληρά.O oikodomos doulei poli sklira.The builder works very hard.
- Είναι ένας έμπειρος οικοδόμος.Ine enas empiros oikodomos.He is an experienced builder.
