χάρις
charis/ˈxa.ɾis/
χάρις is the Greek word for charis.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈxa.ɾis/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, the adjective χαριτωμένος comes from χάρις but is most commonly used to mean 'cute' rather than 'graceful'.
- In ancient Greek traditions, the 'Charites' were the three goddesses of charm, beauty, and nature, representing the personification of the word's meaning.
- The word is the root of the English word 'charismatic', but in Greek, the modern concept of 'charisma' is often expressed through the word χάρισμα rather than χάρις.
Examples in context
- Η χάρις του Θεού είναι αιώνια.I charís tou Theoú eínai aiónia.The grace of God is eternal.
- Εκείνη η γυναίκα έχει μεγάλη χάρις.Ekeíni i gynaíka echéi megalí charís.That woman has great grace.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are finishing a formal religious ceremony.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΗ χάρις του Θεού μαζί σου, Γιώργο.I charís tou Theoú mazí sou, Yiórgo.The grace of God be with you, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚι εσένα, Αναστασία.Ki eséna, Anastasia.And you, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίχες μια πολύ όμορφη παρουσία σήμερα.Eiches mia polí ómorfi parousía símera.You had a very beautiful presence today.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣε ευχαριστώ για τα καλά σου λόγια.Se efcharistó gia ta kalá sou lógia.Thank you for your kind words.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Χάρις.
