Κύπριος
Kýprios/ˈci.pri.os/masculine
The English phrase 'cypriot' is translated into Greek using Κύπριος (Kýprios). Wiktionary also lists Κύπρια (Kýpria) and Κυπριώτης (Kypriótis).
Meaning: person from Cyprus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κύπριος | Kýprios | /ˈci.pri.os/ | masculine |
| Κύπρια | Kýpria | feminine | |
| Κυπριώτης | Kypriótis | masculine | |
| Κυπριώτισσα | Kypriótissa | feminine |
The related adjective κυπριακός is used to describe things relating to Cyprus, such as 'Cypriot food' or 'Cypriot culture'.
Which one should you use?
Κύπριος (masculine) and Κύπρια (feminine) are the standard, more formal ways to refer to a person from Cyprus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some areas of Greece, the terms Κυπριακός/Κυπριακή are used to refer to someone or something related to Cyprus.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Κυπριώτης follows the standard declension for nouns ending in –ης. The feminine noun Κυπριώτισσα is formed by adding the feminine suffix –ισσα to the masculine root.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Κύπριος is /ˈci.pri.os/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Because of the island's ancient abundance of copper, the Greek word Κύπρος is a direct linguistic ancestor to the English word 'copper'.
- The word for 'Cypriot' has remained phonetically similar for over 3,000 years, appearing in the ancient Mycenaean Linear B script as ku-pi-ri-jo.
- When reading ancient texts, you may see the word Κύπριος used as a title for the goddess Aphrodite. In this context, it does not mean 'Cypriot' as a nationality, but functions as an epithet meaning 'of Cyprus'.
Examples in context
- Είναι Κύπριος, αλλά ζει στην Αθήνα.Eíne Kýprios, allá zi stin Athína.He is a Cypriot, but he lives in Athens.
- Ο Κύπριος αυτός είναι πολύ ευγενικός.O Kýprios aftós eínai polý evgenikós.This Cypriot is very polite.
Example conversation
Eleni and Kostas are talking about a new colleague.
- Ελένη EleniΠοιος είναι ο νέος υπάλληλος;Poios einai o neos ypallilos?Who is the new employee?
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι Κύπριος και λέγεται Αντώνης.Einai Kyprios kai legetai Antonis.He is Cypriot and his name is Antonis.
- Ελένη EleniΑπό ποια πόλη της Κύπρου είναι;Apo poia poli tis Kyprou einai?From which city in Cyprus is he?
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι από τη Λεμεσό.Einai apo ti Lemeso.He is from Limassol.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cypriot” translations and entries Κύπριος, Κύπρια, Κυπριώτης, Κυπριώτισσα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
