πόρτα
pórta/ˈpor.ta/feminine
The English word 'door' is translated into Greek as πόρτα (pórta) or θύρα.
Meaning: portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| πόρτα | pórta | /ˈpor.ta/ | feminine |
| θύρα | thýra | dated, feminine |
Both words refer to a portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle.
Which one should you use?
While both mean 'door', θύρα is more formal or literary compared to the common, everyday word πόρτα.
How does it change in a sentence?
As πόρτα is a feminine noun, it takes the feminine accusative article την when it serves as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to open' or 'to close' (e.g., την πόρτα).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpor.ta/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In modern technology, Greeks use the formal word θύρα to refer to a computer 'port', such as a USB port.
- The word θύρα has remained in the language since Ancient Greek, whereas πόρτα only entered the language during the Byzantine period.
- In official or administrative Greek, the word θύρα can refer to a gateway or a specific point of entry into a territory.
Examples in context
- Η πόρτα δεν άνοιγε.The door would not open.This is useful for describing a door that is not opening with πόρτα.Tatoeba #8310176 by Inego, translation #39055 by CK
- Θα ανοίξω την πόρτα.I will open the door.This is useful for expressing the intent to open the door with πόρτα.Tatoeba #4653320 by pinkmpnster, translation #4652198 by bsc2015
- Θα κλείσω την πόρτα.I'll close the door.This is useful for expressing the intent to close the door with πόρτα.Tatoeba #5503832 by Zeus, translation #2548338 by CK
- Η θύρα είναι ανοιχτή.The door is open.
- Παρακαλώ κλείστε τη θύρα.Please close the door.
- Κλείσε την πόρτα, παρακαλώ!Close the door, please!
- Η πόρτα είναι κλειδωμένη.The door is locked.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are at the entrance of a house.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔημήτρη, είναι κλειδωμένη η πόρτα;Dimitri, einai kleidomeni i porta?Dimitris, is the door locked?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, ψάξε τα κλειδιά στην τσάντα.Nai, psaxe ta klidia stin tsanta.Yes, look for the keys in the bag.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤα βρήκα! Άνοιξε τώρα η πόρτα.Ta vrika! Anoixe tora i porta.I found them! The door is open now.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤέλεια, ας μπούμε μέσα.Teleia, as mpoume mesa.Great, let's go inside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “door” translations and entries πόρτα, θύρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θύρα, πόρτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
