Κρήτη
Kríti/ˈkri.ti/feminine
Crete is Κρήτη (Kríti) in Greek.
Κρήτη is the name of the Greek island, Crete.
Meaning: island (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Κρήτη is feminine. When you want to say 'of Crete', use the genitive form της Κρήτης. If you are using a preposition like 'in' or 'to' with Crete, you use the accusative form στην Κρήτη. You may also see the common contraction στη Κρήτη used to mean 'in Crete' or 'to Crete'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Kríti. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈkri.ti/.
Did you know?
- Ancient Greeks believed that Κρήτη was the center of the world, often depicting it as the navel of the earth in their early geography.
- In Greek, the name Κρήτη is often paired with the phrase Κρητική φιλοξενία to describe the legendary, intense hospitality found on the island.
- The name Κρήτη remains virtually unchanged from its Ancient Greek form, providing a direct linguistic bridge spanning thousands of years.
Examples in context
- Η Κρήτη είναι νησί.Crete is an island.This sentence is useful for stating that Κρήτη is an island.Tatoeba #3576483 by Zeus, translation #8981414 by Nylez
- Η Κρήτη είναι ένα μεγάλο ελληνικό νησί.Crete is a big Greek island.This sentence is useful for describing Κρήτη as a big Greek island.Tatoeba #11254709 by carlosalberto, translation #11254664 by carlosalberto
- Η Κρήτη είναι ένα πανέμορφο ελληνικό νησί, το μεγαλύτερο της Ελλάδας.Crete is a gorgeous Greek island and Greece's largest.This sentence is useful for describing Κρήτη as a gorgeous Greek island and the largest in Greece.Tatoeba #933005 by gyiann, translation #9248968 by Nylez
- Έχετε επισκεφθεί την Κρήτη;Have you visited Crete?
- Είστε από την Κρήτη;Are you from Crete?
- Θα πάω στην Κρήτη για διακοπές.I will go to Crete for vacation.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are discussing their next vacation.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλω να πάω στην Κρήτη φέτος.Thelo na pao stin Kriti fetos.I want to go to Crete this year.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΗ Κρήτη είναι υπέροχη επιλογή, Δημήτρη.I Kriti einai yperochi epilogi, Dimitri.Crete is a wonderful choice, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠότε θα τα κλείσουμε τα εισιτήρια για την Κρήτη;Pote tha ta kleisoume ta isitiria gia tin Kriti?When will we book the tickets for Crete?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑς το δούμε αύριο, Αναστασία.As to doume avrio, Anastasia.Let's see about it tomorrow, Anastasia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crete” translations and entries Κρήτη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Κρήτη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
