χορός
chorós/xoˈɾos/
The Greek word for dance is χορός (chorós).
χορός is used to refer to the concept of dance or movements performed to music. It can also mean a dance itself.
Meaning: move rhythmically to music (verb)
Which one should you use?
While χορός refers to the dance or the act of dancing as a concept, the verb χορεύω is used to express the action of dancing, such as saying 'I dance'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of dancing, use the verb χορεύω.
How do you pronounce it?
/xoˈɾos/
Did you know?
- Certain traditional dances, such as the 'Sirtaki', are not actually ancient but were created for a 1964 film and later became symbols of Greek identity worldwide.
- The English word 'chorus' comes from χορός, because in Ancient Greece, the 'chorus' did not just sing but also danced in a circle.
- Greek traditional dancing often utilizes uneven time signatures, such as 7/8 or 9/8, which can sound like a 'stutter' or a 'skip' to English speakers.
Examples in context
- Ο χορός είναι ένα σύνολο κινήσεων που εκτελούνται ακολουθώντας το ρυθμό της μουσικής.Dance is a set of movements that are performed following the rhythm of the music.This sentence provides a definition of the movements involved in χορός.Tatoeba #12148970 by carlosalberto, translation #12148931 by carlosalberto
- Ο χορός είναι μια εκπληκτική μορφή τέχνης.Dance is an amazing form of art.
- Ας χορέψουμε μαζί στο πάρτι.Let's dance together at the party.
Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are at a party.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλεις να βγούμε για χορός, Κυριακή;Theleis na vgoume gia choros, Kyriaki?Do you want to go dancing, Kyriaki?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, Νίκο, πολύ graag!Nai, Niko, poly grara!Yes, Nikos, I'd love to!
- Νίκος NikosΠοιος χορός είναι ο αγαπημένος σου;Poios choros einai o agapimenos sou?Which dance is your favorite?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜου αρέσει ο παραδοσιακός χορός.Mou aresei o paradosiakos choros.I like traditional dance.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry χορός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χορός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
