Κυκλάδες
Kykládes
Κυκλάδες (Kykládes) is the Greek name for the Cyclades.
Meaning: island chain (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek word Κύκλος, meaning 'circle', referring to the circular pattern of the islands in the Aegean Sea.
How do you pronounce it?
Kykládes
Did you know?
- The name Κυκλάδες is shared with the 'Cycladic' culture, famous for minimalist white marble figurines that heavily influenced the modern art of artists like Picasso and Modigliani.
- In Greek, the plural ending -άδες in Κυκλάδες is often used for groups of islands, such as the Σποράδες or 'Sporades', creating a linguistic pattern for Aegean island chains.
- The word Κύκλος, which gives Κυκλάδες its name, is the direct ancestor of the English word 'cycle' and 'circle'.
Examples in context
- Οι Κυκλάδες είναι πανέμορφες.Oi Kyklades einai panemorfes.The Cyclades are beautiful.
- Θα πάμε στις Κυκλάδες αυτό το καλοκαίρι.Tha pame stis Kyklades afto to kalokairi.We are going to the Cyclades this summer.
- Ποια νησιά ανήκουν στις Κυκλάδες;Pia nisia anikoun stis Kyklades;Which islands belong to the Cyclades?
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a summer vacation.
- Μαρία MariaΠού θα πας αυτό το καλοκαίρι, Νίκο;Poú tha pas aftó to kalokaíri, Níko?Where are you going this summer, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΣκέφτομαι να πάω στις Κυκλάδες.Skéftomai na páo stis Kykládes.I am thinking of going to the Cyclades.
- Μαρία MariaΠολύ ωραία ιδέα, Μαρία συμφωνεί!Polý oréa idéa, María symfonéi!Very great idea, Maria agrees!
- Νίκος NikosΘέλεις να έρθεις μαζί μας;Thélis na értheis mazí mas?Do you want to come with us?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cyclades” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
