Γη
Gi[ʝi]feminine
The English word "earth" can be translated into Greek as Γη (Gi).
Γη is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the third planet of the Solar System. In this context, it is often capitalized in Greek, much like in English.
Meaning: third planet of the Solar System (name)
Which one should you use?
Γη refers to the planet or the personification of Earth, whereas χώμα is used to describe soil or dirt. Additionally, while Γη is the standard term for the planet, Γαία is a formal term used when conveying mythological, poetic or philosophical connotations.
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How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the planet as a direct object, the feminine noun Γη takes the accusative form τη Γη.
How do you pronounce it?
Gi
Did you know?
- The word Γη is the root of the English word 'geography', which literally means 'writing about the earth'.
- The feminine gender of Γη reflects the ancient Greek view of the earth as a maternal, nourishing force.
- While Γη refers to the planet, the word κόσμος (cosmos) is often used by Greeks to refer to the 'world' or the 'universe' in a more structural or ordered sense.
Examples in context
- Πατρίδα μου είναι όλη η γη.My homeland is the whole earth.This sentence shows how to use Γη to refer to the whole world.Tatoeba #7790840 by eypros, translation #7788435 by Adelpa
- Στη Γη υπάρχουν επτά ήπειροι.There are seven continents on Earth.This sentence uses Γη to refer to the planet and its continents.Tatoeba #2866815 by glavkos, translation #9395217 by Nylez
- Οι Αρειανοί κατέκτησαν τη γη.The Martians conquered the earth.This sentence uses Γη as a direct object.Tatoeba #3033461 by glavkos, translation #9334337 by Nylez
- Η Γη είναι ο τρίτος πλανήτης από τον Ήλιο.The Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
- Η Γαία είναι η μητέρα-γη και η θεά της φύσης.Gaia is the Earth mother and the goddess of nature.
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Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are looking at a space map.
- Μαρία MariaΗ Γη είναι ο μπλε πλανήτης.I Gi einai o ble planitis.The Earth is the blue planet.
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, είναι πανέμορφη από το διάστημα.Nai, einai panemorfi apo to diastima.Yes, it is beautiful from space.
- Μαρία MariaΠόσο μικρή φαίνεται η Γη εδώ!Poso mikri fainetai i Gi edo!How small the Earth looks here!
- Νίκος NikosΠραγματικά, είναι ένας μικρός κόσμος.Pragmatika, einai enas mikros kosmos.Indeed, it is a small world.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “earth” translations and entries Γη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
