ακτή
aktífeminine
The Greek word for coast is ακτή (aktí).
ακτή is a feminine noun used to describe the edge of land where it meets the ocean, sea, gulf or bay. If you are talking about sailing along a coast, you can use the related verb ακτοπλοώ.
Meaning: edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ακτή refers to the coast or shore, the word παραλία is more commonly used when you are referring specifically to a sandy beach. Additionally, if you want to refer specifically to a coastline, you can use the compound noun ακτογραμμή.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form ακτή changes to ακτής when used in the genitive case (meaning 'of the coast'). To express the plural, use ακτές.
How do you pronounce it?
aktí
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek literature, specifically in Homer's 'Iliad', ακτή often referred not just to the coast but to the specific place where ships were hauled up onto the sand.
- The verb ακτοπλοώ describes the specific act of coastal navigation, a common practice in Greece where ships hug the shore for safety and trade.
- The word ακτή shares an ancient root with the word for 'edge' or 'extremity', which is why it can also refer to the limit or margin of something abstract.
Examples in context
- Είμαι από την ανατολική ακτή.I'm from the east coast.This sentence is useful for stating your origin using ακτή.Tatoeba #3033849 by glavkos, translation #9227327 by Nylez
- Το ξενοδοχείο βρίσκεται στην ακτή.The hotel is on the coast.This sentence is useful for describing a hotel's location using ακτή.Tatoeba #11217916 by carlosalberto, translation #11217904 by carlosalberto
- Οι αυτόχθονες Αμερικανοί ταξίδεψαν κατά μήκος της ακτής με πιρόγες.Indigenous Americans traveled along the coast in dugouts.This sentence is useful for describing travel along the coast using ακτής.Tatoeba #9595347 by Nylez, translation #9683873 by Nylez
- Κατά μήκος της ακτήςAlong the Coast
- Όμορφη ακτήBeautiful Coast
- Αμμώδης ακτήSandy Coast
- Πάμε στην ακτήLet's go to the coast
- Λατρεύω την ακτήI love the coast
- Είναι ωραίο να περπατάς κατά μήκος της ακτήςIt's nice to walk along the coast
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are planning a vacation to the sea.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠάμε να περπατήσουμε στην ακτή το πρωί;Páme na perpatísoume stin aktí to proí?Shall we walk on the coast in the morning?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η ακτή είναι πολύ όμορφη εκεί.Ne, i aktí eínai polý ómorfi ekéí.Yes, the coast is very beautiful there.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠού είναι το καλύτερο σημείο της ακτής;Poú eínai to kalýtero siméo tis aktís?Where is the best spot on the coast?
- Κώστας KostasΔίπλα στο μικρό λιμάνι, Αναστασία.Dípla sto mikró limáni, Anastasía.Next to the small harbor, Anastasia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coast” translations and entries ακτή, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
