κύκλος
kýklosmasculine
The Greek word for circle is κύκλος (kýklos).
In a geometric context, κύκλος refers to a set of points that are all equally distant from a center.
Meaning: geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of κύκλος is κύκλοι. If you wish to use the adjective form meaning circular, use κυκλικός.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced kýklos.
Did you know?
- Greek has a specific distinction between κύκλος, the circle as a line, and δίσκος, which refers to the circular disk or the interior space.
- The Ancient Greek 'circle' was not just a shape but a symbol of perfection and the divine, leading to the creation of circular city plans in some Hellenistic colonies.
- The word κύκλος is the root of the English word 'cycle'. This connection shows how the concept of a circle evolved into the idea of repeating events in English.
Examples in context
- Ένας κύκλος έχει τριακόσιες εξήντα μοίρες.A circle has three hundred sixty degrees.This sentence is useful for noting the degrees in a κύκλος.Tatoeba #11639902 by carlosalberto, translation #11639891 by carlosalberto
- σχεδίασε έναν κύκλοDraw a circle
- Ο ζωγράφος σχεδίασε έναν κύκλο στο πανίThe painter drew a circle on the canvas
- Μπορείς να σχεδιάσεις ένα κύκλο;Can you draw a circle?
- Αυτό το σχήμα είναι ένας κύκλος.Afto to schima einai enas kyklos.This shape is a circle.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are studying geometry together.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠώς υπολογίζουμε την περιφέρεια του κύκλου;Pós ypologízoume tin periféreia tou kýklou?How do we calculate the circumference of the circle?
- Νίκος NikosΧρησιμοποιούμε τον τύπο με το π.Chrisimoume ton týpo me to pi.We use the formula with pi.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι αυτός ο κύκλος πολύ μικρός;Eínai aftós o kýklos polý mikrós?Is this circle too small?
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, είναι το σωστό μέγεθος.Óchi, eínai to sostó mégethos.No, it is the right size.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “circle” translations and entries κύκλος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κύκλος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
