φάκελος
fákelosmasculine
The Greek word for envelope is φάκελος (fákelos).
φάκελος refers to a wrapper used for mailing. In professional or administrative contexts, it is also used to refer to a physical file or folder that contains documents.
Meaning: wrapper for mailing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of φάκελος is φάκελοι.
How do you pronounce it?
fákelos
Did you know?
- The word φάκελος is a learned borrowing, meaning it was reintroduced into the modern language from classical texts rather than evolving naturally from everyday speech.
- While φάκελος means 'envelope', the Greek word for 'to mail' or 'to post' is ταχυδρομώ, which shares a root with ταχύς meaning 'fast'.
- In Modern Greek, φάκελος is used to describe a 'file' or 'folder' on a computer, mirroring the way the English word 'folder' describes both a physical and digital object.
Examples in context
- Όταν στέλνετε γράμματα, είναι σημαντικό να έχετε φάκελους.When sending letters, it is important to have envelopes.
- Μπορείς, παρακαλώ, να μου δώσεις ένα φάκελο;Could you please hand me an envelope?
- Άνοιξε τον φάκελο με ενθουσιασμό.She opened the envelope with excitement.
- Ο φάκελος είναι άδειος.O fakelos einai adios.The envelope is empty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “envelope” translations and entries φάκελος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries φάκελος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
