Καναδάς
Kanadás/ka.naˈðas/masculine
In Greek, Canada is called Καναδάς (Kanadás).
Καναδάς is the name of the country in North America.
Meaning: country in North America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Καναδάς is masculine and changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Καναδά when it is the direct object (accusative case). To express possession or 'of Canada', use the genitive form του Καναδά. Additionally, when using certain prepositions to express movement towards or being 'in' Canada, the form becomes στον Καναδά.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /ka.naˈðas/. It is romanized as Kanadás.
Did you know?
- While the name 'Canada' is a modern loanword, its roots trace back to the Laurentian word 'kanata', which meant 'village' or 'settlement'.
- The Greek way of pronouncing the 'd' in Καναδάς is a voiced 'th' sound, similar to the 'th' in the English word 'this'.
- In Greek, you do not use the definite article when saying 'I am going to Canada' in English, but in στον Καναδά, the 'στον' is a combination of a preposition and a definite article.
Examples in context
- Ο Καναδάς βρίσκεται στη Βόρεια Αμερική.Canada is in North America.This sentence uses Καναδάς to state the geographical location of the country.Tatoeba #11485090 by carlosalberto, translation #11485078 by carlosalberto
- Υπάρχουν πολλοί Έλληνες που ζουν στον Καναδά.There are many Greeks living in Canada.
- Μου αρέσουν οι καναδικές φούστες.I like Canadian skirts.
- Η οικογένειά μου προέρχεται από τον Καναδά.My family comes from Canada.
- Ο Καναδάς είναι πολύ μεγάλος.O Kanadás einai polý megálos.Canada is very large.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their future travel plans.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού θα πας διακοπές το καλοκαίρι;Poú tha pas diakopés to kalokaíri?Where will you go on vacation this summer?
- Ελένη EleniΣκέφτομαι να πάω στον Καναδά.Skéftomai na páo ston Kanadá.I am thinking of going to Canada.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ μακριά από εδώ!Eínai polý makriá apó edó!It is very far from here!
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, αλλά ο Καναδάς είναι υπέροχος.Ne, allá o Kanadás eínai ypérochos.Yes, but Canada is wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “canada” translations and entries Καναδάς, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Καναδάς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
