How to Say "Country" in Greek

χώρα

chóra/ˈxoɾa/feminine

The English word "country" is translated into Greek as χώρα (chóra).

The word χώρα is a feminine noun used to refer to a nation state.

Meaning: nation state (noun)

Which one should you use?

While χώρα refers to a nation or state, the word χωριό is used to refer to a village.

The plural form of χώρα is χώρες. If you wish to say "of the country", use the genitive singular form της χώρας.

The word is pronounced /ˈxoɾa/. The romanization is chóra.

In a philosophical context, Plato used the term χώρα to describe a third kind of being, a 'receptacle' or space where forms are manifested.
In many Greek dialects, especially in the islands, you might hear the word χώρα used specifically to mean the 'main town' or the 'capital' of an island, rather than a nation.
In Greek, the word χώρα also means 'space' or 'room'. This is why it is used in expressions referring to having enough room for something to fit.

Αγαπώ τη χώρα μου.
I love my country.
This sentence is useful for expressing love for one's χώρα.
Tatoeba #5409875 by Zeus, translation #2262664 by CM
Η χώρα μας κινδυνεύει.
Our country is in danger.
This sentence is useful for stating that one's χώρα is in danger.
Tatoeba #3834210 by Zeus, translation #8169593 by lucasmg123
Ζω σε μια ευρωπαϊκή χώρα.
I live in a European country.
This sentence is useful for saying that you live in a European χώρα.
Tatoeba #2635031 by Zeus, translation #2635012 by sundown
Επισκέφτηκα πολλές χώρες κατά τα ταξίδια μου.
I have visited many countries during my travels.
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Two friends are discussing travel plans.

Γιώργος Giorgos

Ποια χώρα θέλεις να επισκεφτείς;
Poia chora theleis na episkefteis?
Which country do you want to visit?
Κυριακή Kyriaki

Θέλω να πάω σε μια θερμή χώρα.
Thelo na pao se mia thermi chora.
I want to go to a warm country.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Η Ιταλία είναι μια υπέροχη χώρα.
I Italia einai mia yperochi chora.
Italy is a wonderful country.
Κυριακή Kyriaki

Έχεις δίκιο, Γιώργο!
Echeis dikio, Giorgo!
You are right, Giorgos!

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