How to Say “Design” in Greek

σχέδιο
schédio
The English word "design" (as an appearance) is σχέδιο (schédio) in Greek.
In Greek, σχέδιο can refer to the appearance or design of something. However, it is most commonly used to refer to a technical drawing, a blueprint or a plan of action.
Meaning: appearance (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word σχέδιο literally means a plan, a sketch or a draft.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form σχέδιο has the genitive singular form σχεδίου (meaning "of the design") and the plural form σχέδια (meaning "designs").

How do you pronounce it?

schédio

Did you know?

  • The term σχέδιο is often used in Greek politics to describe a 'plot' or a 'scheme', giving the word a more secretive or calculating connotation than the English 'design'.
  • The ancient root of σχέδιο comes from a word meaning 'temporary' or 'near', reflecting the idea that a design is a provisional draft rather than a finished work.
  • A person who is good at 'designing' or 'planning' in Greek might be called σχεδιαστής, which can refer to someone as varied as a fashion designer or a urban planner.

Examples in context

  • Ο σχεδιασμός για αυτό το εξαιρετικό κτίριο ανήκει σε έναν γνωστό αρχιτέκτονα.
    The design for this exceptional building belongs to a renowned architect.
  • Ο σχεδιασμός του λογότυπου πρέπει να αντιπροσωπεύει την εταιρεία μας καλά.
    The design of the logo should represent our company well.
  • Έχω ένα σχέδιο για ένα μοναδικό κόσμημα που θέλω να φτιάξω.
    I have a design for a unique piece of jewelry that I want to create.
  • Ο σχεδιασμός είναι μία τέχνη που μας επιτρέπει να εκφράζουμε τις ιδέες μας μέσω της δημιουργίας.
    Design is an art that allows us to express our ideas through creation.
  • Το σχέδιο του κτιρίου είναι μοντέρνο.
    To σχέδιο tou ktiriou einai moderno.
    The design of the building is modern.
  • Μου αρέσει πολύ αυτό το σχέδιο.
    Mou aresei poly afto to schedio.
    I really like this design.
  • Το σχέδιο της σελίδας είναι απλό.
    To schedio tis selidas einai aplo.
    The design of the page is simple.

Example conversation

Kostas and Anastasia are looking at a new website layout on a laptop.

  1. Κώστας Kostas

    Τι λες για αυτό το σχέδιο, Αναστασία;
    Ti les gia afto to schedio, Anastasia;
    What do you say about this design, Anastasia?
  2. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Είναι πολύ καλό και καθαρό.
    Einai poly kalo kai katharo.
    It is very good and clean.
  3. Κώστας Kostas

    Συμφωνώ, το σχέδιο είναι τέλειο.
    Symfono, to schedio einai teleio.
    I agree, the design is perfect.
  4. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Πρέπει να το χρησιμοποιήσουμε.
    Prepei na to chrimopoiisoume.
    We should use it.

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