θεϊκός
theïkós/θe.iˈkos/masculine
The English phrase 'divine' is translated into Greek as θεϊκός (theïkós). Wiktionary also lists θείος (theíos).
Meaning: of or pertaining to a god (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| θεϊκός | theïkós | /θe.iˈkos/ | masculine |
| θείος | theíos | /ˈθi.os/ | masculine |
The term is an adjective used to describe things that are of or pertaining to a god.
What does it mean word for word?
The word θεϊκός is derived from the noun θεός, meaning 'god'.
Which one should you use?
While θεϊκός refers to things pertaining to a god (divine), θείος is more commonly used in a religious context to mean 'godly' or 'pious' (e.g., a divine/godly person).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is θεϊκός. The feminine form is θεϊκή and the neuter form is θεϊκό.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3 of 3 syllable.
Did you know?
- While θεϊκός describes the nature of a god, the word θείος is frequently used in modern Greek to mean 'uncle'.
- Ancient Greek writers often used θεῖος to describe natural phenomena like thunder or lightning, viewing the weather as an expression of the divine.
- In Greek Orthodox tradition, certain expressions involving 'divine' are used specifically during the liturgy to distinguish between the created world and the uncreated light of God.
Examples in context
- Αυτή η τούρτα είναι θεϊκή!This cake is divine!
- Ο θεϊκός λόγος είναι πανίσχυρος.O theikós lógos eínai panískhyros.The divine word is extremely powerful.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are visiting an ancient temple.
- Μαρία MariaΚόιτα το φως, είναι θεϊκός!Koita to fos, einai theikos!Look at the light, it is divine!
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, Μαρία, είναι μαγευτικό.Ne, Maria, einai mageftiko.Yes, Maria, it is enchanting.
- Μαρία MariaΝιώθω μια θεϊκός ενέργεια εδώ.Niotho mia theikos energeia edo.I feel a divine energy here.
- Νίκος NikosΣυμφωνώ, είναι πολύ ιδιαίτερο.Symfono, einai poly idiaitero.I agree, it is very special.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “divine” translations and entries θεϊκός, θείος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
