ραντεβού
rantevoú
The English word 'date' is translated into Greek as ραντεβού (rantevoú).
The word ραντεβού is used for both romantic dates and professional appointments, such as a doctor's appointment.
Meaning: point in time (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ραντεβού refers to an appointment or a romantic date, ημερομηνία is used for a specific calendar date (e.g., January 1st).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ραντεβού is a neuter noun, so it takes neuter articles like το (the) or ένα (a).
How do you pronounce it?
rantevoú
What mistakes should you avoid?
ημερομηνία in Greek does not mean 'fruit' like the English word 'date'.
When do people say it?
The commonly used date format in Greece is day/month/year, such as 13/5/2023.
Did you know?
- Even though ραντεβού is borrowed from French, it is used so frequently in everyday Greek that many people do not realize it is not a native Greek word.
- The word ημερομηνία for a calendar date is derived from ημέρα, meaning 'day', and μηνίς, meaning 'month'.
- While ημερομηνία refers to the calendar date, the word ημερολόγιο is used for the physical diary or calendar object where one writes their ραντεβού.
Examples in context
- Έχω ένα ραντεβού απόψε.I have a date tonight.This sentence shows how to use ραντεβού to talk about having a date tonight.Tatoeba #5422584 by Zeus, translation #5391010 by Hybrid
- Δεν θα ξεχάσω ποτέ το πρώτο μας ραντεβού.I'll never forget our first date.This sentence demonstrates using ραντεβού to refer to a first romantic date.Tatoeba #4651463 by pinkmpnster, translation #4649630 by Hybrid
- Θα μπορούσετε να κλείσετε ένα ραντεβού σύντομα, έτσι μπορώ να δω το σπίτι;Could you set a date soon so I can see the house?This sentence illustrates using ραντεβού to mean setting a professional appointment.Tatoeba #5001562 by celia99, translation #5011734 by dantat65
- Πάμε για ένα ραντεβού;Páme ya éna randevú?
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλεις να βγούμε σε ένα ραντεβού το Σάββατο;Theleis na vgoume se ena rantevou to Savvato?Do you want to go on a date this Saturday?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, θα ήθελα πολύ ένα ραντεβού μαζί σου.Nai, tha ithela poly ena rantevou mazi sou.Yes, I would love a date with you.
- Κώστας KostasΤι ώρα είναι το ραντεβού μας τότε;Ti ora einai to rantevou mas tote?What time is our date then?
- Μαρία MariaΑς τα πούμε στις οκτώ το βράδυ.As ta poume stis okto to vrady.Let's meet at eight in the evening.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ραντεβού, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
