υπολογιστής
ypologistís/i.po.lo.ʝiˈstis/masculine
The English word 'computer' can be translated into Greek as υπολογιστής (ypologistís) or κομπιούτερ.
Meaning: programmable electronic device (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| υπολογιστής | ypologistís | /i.po.lo.ʝiˈstis/ | masculine |
| κομπιούτερ | kompioúter | neuter |
Both terms refer to a programmable electronic device.
What does it mean word for word?
The term υπολογιστής is derived from the verb υπολογίζω (to calculate), and literally means 'one who calculates' or 'calculator'.
Which one should you use?
υπολογιστής is the native Greek term, whereas κομπιούτερ is a loanword from English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine term υπολογιστής becomes υπολογιστές in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
υπολογιστής is pronounced /i.po.lo.ʝiˈstis/. It has five syllables and the stress is on the fifth syllable.
Did you know?
- The word υπολογιστής was used to describe a human who performed mathematical calculations long before electronic machines existed.
- Because κομπιούτερ is a loanword, it is treated as a neuter noun in Greek, unlike the masculine υπολογιστής.
- The root verb υπολογίζω does not just mean 'to calculate' but can also mean 'to estimate' or 'to count on someone' in a social context.
Examples in context
- Ποιανού είν' αυτό το κομπιούτερ;Whose computer is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of a κομπιούτερ.Tatoeba #5512394 by Zeus, translation #5506273 by CK
- Ο Τομ έκλεψε το κομπιούτερ της Μαίρης.Tom stole Mary's computer.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving a κομπιούτερ.Tatoeba #5443046 by Zeus, translation #1027990 by CK
- Ο υπολογιστής σου έχει προσβληθεί από ιό.Your computer is infected with a virus.This sentence is useful for describing a problem with an υπολογιστής.Tatoeba #7336671 by eypros, translation #7336555 by MessDjaaf
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Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking about a new purchase at home.
- Μαρία MariaΑγόρασα έναν καινούργιο υπολογιστή χθες.Agórasa énan kainoúrio ypologistí chthes.I bought a new computer yesterday.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι γρήγορος ο υπολογιστής σου;Eínai grígoros o ypologistís sou?Is your computer fast?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είναι πολύ ισχυρός.Nai, eínai polý ischyrós.Yes, it is very powerful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλω να τον δω!Thélo na ton do!I want to see it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “computer” translations and entries υπολογιστής, κομπιούτερ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
