αγγλικά
anglikáneuter, plural
In Greek, the phrase for the English language is αγγλικά (angliká). If unsure, use αγγλικά. Wiktionary also lists εγγλέζικα (englézika) and αγγλική (anglikí).
Meaning: the English language (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| αγγλικά | angliká | neuter, plural |
| εγγλέζικα | englézika | informal, neuter, plural |
| αγγλική | anglikí | feminine, formal |
When referring to the language as a noun, it is treated as a neuter plural noun, such as in the phrase τα αγγλικά. You can also use the term Αγγλική γλώσσα to mean "English language".
Which one should you use?
The form αγγλικά is a neuter plural noun. The form αγγλική is a feminine formal. The form εγγλέζικα is also a neuter plural noun but is considered informal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, you may use αγγλική. The form εγγλέζικα is informal.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
angliká
Did you know?
- In Greece, learning αγγλικά is often seen as a prerequisite for professional success, leading to a massive industry of private 'frontistirio' schools dedicated solely to this language.
- While 'English' in English is an adjective, the Greek term αγγλικά functions as a neuter plural noun, meaning you are essentially saying 'the English things'.
- While αγγλικά refers to the language, the word for an English person is Άγγλος.
Examples in context
- Πες το στ' Αγγλικά.Say it in English.Tatoeba #5544292 by Zeus, translation #26377 by CK
- Μίλα μου στ' Αγγλικά.Speak to me in English.Tatoeba #5517136 by Zeus, translation #5303569 by 3040403
- Ο Τζακ μιλάει Αγγλικά.Jack speaks English.Tatoeba #5459638 by Zeus, translation #53130 by CN
- Μιλάς Αγγλικά;Do you speak English?
- Καταλαβαίνετε Αγγλικά;Do you understand English?
- 141 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are talking about their language studies.
- Μαρία MariaΜαθαίνω αγγλικά εδώ και έναν χρόνο.Mathaino anglika edo kai enan chrono.I have been learning English for a year.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι δύσκολα τα αγγλικά για σένα;Einai dyskola ta anglika gia sena?Is English difficult for you?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, μου αρέσουν πολύ τα αγγλικά.Ochi, mou areisoun poly ta anglika.No, I like English very much.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα πρέπει να τα εξασκήσουμε μαζί.Tha prepei na ta exaskisoume mazi.We should practice them together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations and entries αγγλικά, εγγλέζικα, αγγλική, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
