καρέκλα
karékla/kaˈɾe.kla/feminine
The Greek word for chair is καρέκλα (karékla).
The word καρέκλα is a feminine noun used to refer to the piece of furniture.
Meaning: furniture (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form καρέκλα changes depending on its role in a sentence. To indicate possession or 'of the', use the genitive singular της καρέκλας. When the chair is the direct object of a sentence, use the accusative singular την καρέκλα. To refer to more than one chair, use the plural form καρέκλες.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kaˈɾe.kla/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The formal word for 'seat' or 'chair' καθέδρα is the root of the English word 'cathedral'. This refers to the church building centered around the bishop's official chair.
- When Greeks talk about a 'chair' in a professional context such as the 'chair of a committee' they do not use καρέκλα. They use the term πρόεδρος which literally means 'the one who sits in front'.
- The modern word καρέκλα actually traces its roots back to Venetian, the language of merchants from the Veneto region of Italy.
Examples in context
- Αυτή είναι μια καρέκλα.This is a chair.This sentence shows how to identify a chair using καρέκλα.Tatoeba #2504473 by Zeus, translation #2504152 by _undertoad
- Είναι κάτω από την καρέκλα.It is under the chair.This sentence demonstrates the use of καρέκλα to indicate a position underneath an object.Tatoeba #3006898 by Zeus, translation #28185 by CK
- Αυτή η καρέκλα είναι άσχημη.This chair is ugly.This sentence shows how to use καρέκλα to describe an attribute of the furniture.Tatoeba #3963738 by glavkos, translation #51276 by CK
- Παρακαλώ καθίστε στην καρέκλα.Please have a seat in the chair.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a cafe, a woman asks for a place to sit.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχειτε μια κενή καρέκλα;Écheite mia kení karékla;Do you have an empty chair?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, αυτή είναι ελεύθερη.Ne, aftí eínai eléftheri.Yes, this one is free.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ.Efcharistó polý.Thank you very much.
- Κώστας KostasΠαρακαλώ.Parakaló.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chair” translations and entries καρέκλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries καρέκλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
