δαίμονας
daímonas/ˈðe.mo.nas/masculine
The Greek word for demon is δαίμονας (daímonas). Wiktionary also lists δαιμόνιο (daimónio).
Meaning: evil being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| δαίμονας | daímonas | /ˈðe.mo.nas/ | masculine |
| δαιμόνιο | daimónio | masculine |
The word refers to an evil being.
Which one should you use?
δαιμόνιο is the standard term used in modern Greek to refer to a demon. In contrast, δαίμονας is a form often associated with classical or archaic contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective derived from the word for demon is δαιμονικός.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈðe.mo.nas/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The term δαιμονικός (daimonikos), which can mean 'demonic' in English, is also used in modern Greek to describe someone who is 'genius' or exceptionally brilliant.
- Socrates famously referred to his 'daimonion' as an inner voice or divine sign that warned him against making certain mistakes.
- The Greek word δαιμονισμός can refer to both demonic possession and a state of intense, frenzied inspiration in art or poetry.
Examples in context
- Έχεις αντιμετωπίσει ποτέ ένα διάβολο;Have you ever encountered a demon?
- Ο δαίμονας αυξάνει την αναταραχή στο χωριό.The demon is causing unrest in the village.
- Ο δαίμονας αυτός είναι πολύ τρομακτικός.O daimonas aftos einai poly tromatikos.This demon is very scary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “demon” translations and entries δαίμονας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
