ρούχα
roúcha
The Greek word for clothes is ρούχα (roúcha).
ρούχα is the standard and most commonly used word to refer to apparel collectively.
Meaning: apparel (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ρούχα is the plural form used for clothes in general, the singular form το ρούχο is used when referring to a single garment or piece of clothing.
How does it change in a sentence?
ρούχα is a neuter plural noun. The singular form is το ρούχο, which refers to a single piece of clothing.
How do you pronounce it?
roúcha
Did you know?
- Greek distinguishes between ρούχα for everyday wear and στολή for a 'uniform', but στολή is also the word used for the elaborate costumes in ancient Greek tragedies.
- Greek has a specific cultural concept of ντύσιμο which refers not just to the 'clothes' themselves but to the overall 'style' or 'manner of dressing' as a social marker.
- While ρούχα is the standard term, if you are referring to highly formal or ceremonial attire, a Greek speaker might shift to the word ενδύματα, which carries a much more dignified and heavy connotation.
Examples in context
- Πλένω ρούχα κάθε μέρα.I wash clothes every day.This sentence shows how to use the word when discussing the habit of washing clothes.Tatoeba #4828423 by Tensai, translation #261847 by CK
- Ο Τομ χρειάζεται ρούχα.Tom needs clothes.This sentence shows how to use the word when expressing a need for clothes.Tatoeba #5457673 by Zeus, translation #1548147 by Spamster
- Πού είναι τα ρούχα μου;Where are my clothes?This sentence shows how to use the word when asking for the location of clothes.Tatoeba #5506755 by Zeus, translation #1996856 by Spamster
- Πήγα να αγοράσω καινούρια ρούχα.I went to buy new clothes.
- Φόρεσε τα παντελόνια σου και πάμε έξω!Put on your pants and let's go out!
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are packing for a trip.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈλας τα ρούχα σου, Νίκο.Elas ta roucha sou, Niko.Bring your clothes, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΠού είναι τα ρούχα μου;Pou einai ta roucha mou?Where are my clothes?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι στην τσάντα τα ρούχα.Einai stin tsanta ta roucha.The clothes are in the bag.
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ, Κυριακή.Efcharisto, Kyriaki.Thank you, Kyriaki.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ρούχα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
