χρώμα
chróma/ˈxɾoma/neuter
The English phrase "color" is χρώμα (chróma) in Greek.
χρώμα is a neuter noun referring to a particular set of the visible spectrum.
Meaning: particular set of the visible spectrum (noun)
Which one should you use?
While χρώμα is the noun for "color", you should use the adjective έγχρωμος to describe something that is colored or in color, such as a color photograph. For technical or scientific contexts meaning "chromatic" or "pertaining to color", use the adjective χρωματικός.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun χρώμα is χρώματα.
How do you pronounce it?
χρώμα is pronounced as chróma (/ˈxɾoma/).
Did you know?
- Greek has a specific word for the color of the sea that is not just 'blue'. The word γαλάζιο comes from the word for 'milk' γάλα because it describes a light, milky blue.
- In traditional Greek culture, certain colors have strong symbolic associations. For instance, the color blue is often associated with protection against the 'evil eye' μάτι.
- In Greek, the word χρώμα can also be used to describe a person's complexion or skin tone. For example, saying someone has a 'pale' χρώμα refers to their skin rather than a paint color.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ άλλαξε χρώμα.Tom changed color.This example is useful for seeing how to use χρώμα to describe a change in appearance.Tatoeba #5457941 by Zeus, translation #37168 by CM
- Τι χρώμα είναι εκείνα;What color are those?This sentence shows how to use χρώμα when asking about the color of objects.Tatoeba #3407286 by Zeus, translation #3405540 by CK
- Σ' αρέσει αυτό το χρώμα;Do you like this color?This example demonstrates asking for a preference regarding a specific χρώμα.Tatoeba #5488441 by Zeus, translation #58382 by CK
- Το βιβλίο είναι πράσινο.The book is green.
- Η τσάντα είναι μαύρη.The bag is black.
- Ο ουρανός είναι γαλάζιος.The sky is blue.
- Αγόρασα ένα όμορφο κόκκινο φόρεμα.I bought a beautiful red dress.
- Το μήλο είναι κόκκινο.The apple is red.
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are painting a room.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠοιο χρώμα θέλεις για τον τοίχο;Poio chroma thelis gia ton toicho?Which color do you want for the wall?
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω ένα ανοιχτό μπλε χρώμα.Thelo ena anoichto ble chroma.I want a light blue color.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑυτό το χρώμα είναι πολύ όμορφο.Auto to chroma einai poly omorfo.This color is very beautiful.
- Νίκος NikosΣυμφωνώ, είναι η σωστή επιλογή.Symfono, einai i sosti epilogi.I agree, it is the right choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “color” translations and entries χρώμα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
