χρώματα
chrómata/ˈxɾo.ma.ta/
The English phrase 'colors' is χρώματα (chrómata) in Greek.
You may encounter the compound adjective ασπρόμαυρο, which indicates a combination of black and white colors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is χρώμα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced [chrómata]. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word χρώμα shares the same root as the English word 'chrome', which comes from the Greek word for 'color'.
- The word χρώμα can be used to describe the 'color' of someone's voice or the 'color' of a musical piece, referring to its emotional tone rather than a visual hue.
- The Greek word χρώμα is historically linked to the word for 'skin' or 'membrane', reflecting an ancient view that color was a surface quality.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσουν αυτά τα χρώματα.I like these colors.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for specific χρώματα.Tatoeba #10223653 by lucasmg123, translation #6532306 by CK
- Αυτά δεν είναι τα χρώματα του τυριού.These are not the colors of the cheese.This sentence is useful for noting that something does not have the χρώματα of cheese.Tatoeba #11156373 by carlosalberto, translation #11156367 by carlosalberto
- Μου αρέσουν τα χρώματα κάποιων πραγμάτων.I like the colors of some things.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the χρώματα of certain objects.Tatoeba #11184110 by carlosalberto, translation #11184103 by carlosalberto
- Φόρεσες το ασπρόμαυρο φόρεμα;Did you wear the black and white dress?
- Ο μπλε ουρανός είναι όμορφος σήμερα.The blue sky is beautiful today.
- Ποιο χρώμα προτιμάτε, το κόκκινο ή το μπλε;Which color do you prefer, red or blue?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are choosing paint for a room.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠοια χρώματα προτιμάς για το δωμάτιο;Poia chromata protimas gia to domatio?Which colors do you prefer for the room?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜου αρέσουν τα ανοιχτά χρώματα.Mou areisoun ta anoichta chromata.I like light colors.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚαι το μπλε σου αρέσει;Kai to ble sou areisai?And do you like blue?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, είναι από τα αγαπημένα μου χρώματα.Nai, einai apo ta agapimena mou chromata.Yes, it is one of my favorite colors.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry χρώματα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
