όλα
óla/ˈola/neuter, plural
The English word 'everything' is translated into Greek as όλα (óla). Wiktionary also lists τα πάντα (ta pánta).
Meaning: all the things (pron)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| όλα | óla | /ˈola/ | neuter, plural |
| τα πάντα | ta pánta | neuter, plural |
The word is used to refer to all the things in a given context. It can also be used idiomatically to refer to a person of utmost importance by adding a possessive pronoun, such as όλα μου for 'my everything'.
Which one should you use?
While όλα is the standard way to say 'everything', the form τα πάντα is a more poetic or emphatic version used to mean 'all things' or 'the whole of existence'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many spoken contexts, especially when όλα is used as a direct object, it is preceded by the definite article to become τα όλα.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is óla.
Did you know?
- The phrase τα πάντα is the root of the English word 'pantheon', referring to 'all the gods'.
- The Greek word πάντα is etymologically related to the prefix 'pan-', which appears in English words like 'panorama' or 'panacea' to mean 'all'.
- The term τα πάντα carries a much heavier, philosophical weight than 'everything', often implying the totality of existence or the entire universe.
Examples in context
- Πες τες τα όλα.Tell them everything.This sentence shows how to use όλα when telling someone to tell them everything.Tatoeba #5574187 by Zeus, translation #3908170 by CH
- Πες του τα όλα.Tell him everything.This sentence demonstrates the use of όλα when telling him everything.Tatoeba #5574198 by Zeus, translation #3908171 by CH
- Πες της τα όλα.Tell her everything.This sentence shows the use of όλα when telling her everything.Tatoeba #5574201 by Zeus, translation #3908172 by CH
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are talking about their day.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠώς πήγαν όλα σήμερα;Pós pígan óla símera?How did everything go today?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠήγαν πολύ καλά, ευχαριστώ.Pígan polý kalá, efcharistó.Everything went very well, thank you.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤελικά τα τελειώσατε όλα;Teliká ta teleióstate óla?Did you finally finish everything?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, τελειώσαμε τα πάντα.Nai, teleiósame ta pánta.Yes, we finished everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everything” translations and entries όλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πάντα, τα, όλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
