σύννεφο
sýnnefo/ˈsi.ne.fo/neuter
The Greek word for cloud is σύννεφο (sýnnefo) or νέφος.
Meaning: visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| σύννεφο | sýnnefo | /ˈsi.ne.fo/ | neuter |
| νέφος | néfos | /ˈne.fos/ | neuter |
Both words refer to a visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. σύννεφο is the standard word used in everyday conversation, while νέφος is used to describe a mass of clouds or a large collection of clouds.
Which one should you use?
σύννεφο is the common, everyday word for a single cloud. In contrast, νέφος is a more formal or scientific term used in meteorology or literature to describe a cloud mass or a large collection of clouds.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of σύννεφο is σύννεφα. Both words are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word σύννεφο is pronounced /ˈsi.ne.fo/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, the 'cloud-gatherer' is a common epithet for Zeus, using the concept of clouds to signal his power over the storm.
- Greek uses the word σύννεφο in the adjective form συννεφιασμένος to describe someone who looks gloomy or depressed, much like a cloudy day.
- The common word σύννεφο is actually a compound of two words, where the prefix συν- means 'together' and the base word νέφος means 'cloud'.
Examples in context
- Με τι σου μοιάζει αυτό το σύννεφο;What does that cloud look like to you?This sentence uses σύννεφο to ask about the appearance of a cloud.Tatoeba #10679098 by amoeba, translation #10677681 by CK
- Το σύννεφο είναι μια μεγάλη ποσότητα ατμών.A cloud is a mass of vapor.This sentence uses σύννεφο to define a cloud as a mass of vapor.Tatoeba #11293050 by carlosalberto, translation #429824 by AlanF_US
- Το νέφος κινείται γρήγορα στον ουρανό.The cloud is moving quickly in the sky.
- Το σύννεφο είναι πολύ λευκό.To sýnnefo eínai polý lefkió.The cloud is very white.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cloud” translations and entries σύννεφο, νέφος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries νέφος, σύννεφο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
