Κέρκυρα
Kérkyra/ˈcercira/feminine
Corfu is the English name for the Greek island known as Κέρκυρα (Kérkyra).
Κέρκυρα is the name of the island in Greek.
Meaning: island (name)
Which one should you use?
While the English name is Corfu, the Greek name for the island is Κέρκυρα.
How does it change in a sentence?
Κέρκυρα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈcercira/
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, the island was named after Κέρκυρα, a daughter of Oceanus. She was transformed into a girl and then an island to escape the god Poseidon.
- Due to centuries of Venetian rule, the local Greek on Κέρκυρα sounds distinct from mainland Greek and includes many Italian words.
- While Κέρκυρα refers to the island, the capital city is also called Κέρκυρα. In English, the city is called Corfu Town to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Η πόλη της Κέρκυρας είναι φανταστική!The city of Corfu is fantastic!
- Η Κέρκυρα είναι πανέμορφη.I Kérkyra eínai panémorfi.Corfu is beautiful.
- Θέλεις να πάμε στην Κέρκυρα;Théleis na páme stin Kérkyra;Do you want to go to Corfu?
- Πρέπει να επισκεφτούμε την Κέρκυρα το καλοκαίρι.Prépei na episkeftoúme tin Kérkyra to kalokéri.We must visit Corfu in the summer.
Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are discussing their holiday plans.
- Νίκος NikosΠού θα πάμε φέτος;Pou tha páme fétos;Where are we going this year?
- Μαρία MariaΣκέφτομαι την Κέρκυρα για τις διακοπές μας.Skéftome tin Kérkyra gia tis diakopés mas.I am thinking of Corfu for our holidays.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι μια εξαιρετική ιδέα!Eínai mia exaretikí idéa!That is an excellent idea!
- Μαρία MariaΕίμαι σίγουρη ότι θα το λατρέψεις.Eímai síkouri óti tha to latrépseis.I am sure you will love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “corfu” translations and entries Κέρκυρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
