Πάσχα
Páscha/ˈpa.sxa/neuter
Easter in Greek is Πάσχα (Páscha).
Πάσχα refers to the Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Meaning: Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Πάσχα is a neuter noun. Because of this, it is used with the neuter definite article το, forming το Πάσχα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈpa.sxa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
When do people say it?
A common way to wish someone a Happy Easter is to say Καλό Πάσχα!
Did you know?
- Unlike most Western Christians, Greek Orthodox believers often celebrate Πάσχα on a different date due to the use of the Julian calendar.
- Greek tradition dictates that the red color of the eggs during Πάσχα symbolizes the blood of Christ and the victory of life over death.
- The Greek word Πάσχα is actually a loanword from Aramaic and Hebrew, meaning the same thing as the Jewish 'Passover'.
Examples in context
- Γιορτάζετε το Πάσχα στη Βραζιλία;Do you celebrate Easter in Brazil?This sentence is useful for asking about the celebration of Πάσχα in a specific country.Tatoeba #11914981 by carlosalberto, translation #11914967 by carlosalberto
- Καλό Πάσχα!Happy Easter!This sentence is useful for learning how to say the common greeting Καλό Πάσχα!
- Σας εύχομαι καλό Πάσχα!I wish you a Happy Easter!
- Καλό ΠάσχαHappy Easter
- Το Πάσχα είναι την άλλη Κυριακή.To Páscha eínai tīn álli Kyrieakí.Easter is next Sunday.
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Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are discussing their holiday plans.
- Μαρία MariaΤι κάνεις το Πάσχα;Ti káneis to Páscha?What are you doing for Easter?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα πάω στο χωριό μου.Tha páo sto chorió mou.I will go to my village.
- Μαρία MariaΘα είναι πολύ ωραία!Tha einai polý óraia!That will be very nice!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, το λατρεύω το Πάσχα.Nai, to latrévo to Páscha.Yes, I love Easter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Easter” translations and entries Πάσχα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Πάσχα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
