ενέργεια
enérgeia/eˈner.ʝi.a/
The English word energy is ενέργεια (enérgeia) in Greek.
ενέργεια is a noun used to describe the capacity to do work.
Meaning: capacity to do work (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form ενέργεια can change depending on its role in a sentence: της ενέργειας is the genitive singular form, την ενέργεια is the accusative singular form and οι ενέργειες is the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the second of the four syllables.
When do people say it?
While ενέργεια refers to capacity or power, the Greek word Κέφι is used to convey a more lively, spirited form of energy, often linked to passion, enjoyment or having a good time.
Did you know?
- Aristotle used ενέργεια to describe the transition from potentiality to actuality.
- The Greek word ενέργεια is the direct root of the English word 'energy' via Latin and French.
- While ενέργεια is used for power, Greeks use the word ζωντάνια to describe the specific 'energy' of a person who is lively and full of spirit.
Examples in context
- Η θερμότητα είναι μορφή ενέργειας.Heat is a form of energy.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to identify heat as a form of ενέργεια.Tatoeba #3017179 by glavkos, translation #282114 by Eldad
- Αυτή η γυναίκα ξεχειλίζει από ενέργεια.This woman is brimming with energy.This sentence shows how to describe a person brimming with ενέργεια.Tatoeba #2428088 by mululatv, translation #9307263 by Nylez
- Οι Γερμανοί δεν θέλουν να παράξουν πυρηνική ενέργεια αλλά δεν είναι αντίθετοι με τη χρήση πυρηνικής ενέργειας γειτονικών χωρών.Germans are not willing to produce nuclear energy, but are not against using that of their neighbouring countries.This sentence demonstrates the use of ενέργεια in the context of nuclear energy.Tatoeba #7790758 by eypros, translation #7789273 by sharris123
- Είχα πολλή ενέργεια σήμερα το πρωί.I had a lot of energy this morning.
- Όλοι μπήκαμε στο χορό με πολύ κέφι.We all joined the dance with a lot of enthusiasm.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are talking about their day at work.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν έχω καθόλου ενέργεια για να μαγειρέψω.Den écho kathólou energía gia na mageiréfso.I have no energy at all to cook.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίμαι κι εγώ κουρασμένος, Αναστασία.Eímai ki egó kourasménos, Anastasía.I am tired too, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΧρειαζόμαστε περισσότερη ενέργεια για το βράδυ.Chreiazómaste perissóteri energía gia to vrády.We need more energy for the evening.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑς παραγγείλουμε κάτι φάστα τότε, Γιώργος.As parangeíloume káti fásta tóte, Giórgos.Let's order something fast then, Giorgos.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ενέργεια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
