εμπειρία
empeiría/e(m)biˈɾia/feminine
The English phrase experience is translated into Greek as εμπειρία (empeiría).
εμπειρία is a feminine noun that refers to the knowledge or skill gained through doing something.
Meaning: the knowledge thus gathered (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun εμπειρία refers specifically to the knowledge or skill one has acquired, whereas the verb βιώνω is used to describe the act of undergoing or living through an event.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is εμπειρίες. To indicate possession or a relationship to the experience, use the genitive singular form της εμπειρίας.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is empeiría and the IPA is /e(m)biˈɾia/.
Did you know?
- In Greek, a person with a lot of εμπειρία is called έμπειρος, but this word can also be used for seasoned materials, like 'seasoned' wood.
- In Greek philosophical texts, εμπειρία was historically contrasted with τέχνη, where the former is blind repetition and the latter is systemic knowledge.
- In a professional CV, instead of saying you 'possess' experience, it is very common to use the phrase διαθέτω εμπειρία, which literally translates to 'I make experience available'.
Examples in context
- Ήταν μια αξέχαστη εμπειρία.It was an unforgettable experience.This sentence is useful for describing an unforgettable moment using εμπειρία.Tatoeba #5464553 by Zeus, translation #5464287 by Hybrid
- Αυτός έχει γνώσεις και εμπειρία.He has knowledge and experience.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses knowledge and εμπειρία.Tatoeba #3012545 by glavkos, translation #6157664 by amoeba
- Η εμπειρία διδάσκει και τον βλάκα.Experience will teach even the fool.This sentence uses εμπειρία in a proverbial context.Tatoeba #2902109 by glavkos, translation #9698277 by Nylez
- Έχω πολλή εμπειρία στον τομέα της διοίκησης.I have a lot of experience in the management field.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are discussing a job opening.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις αρκετή εμπειρία για αυτή τη θέση;Echeis arketi empeiria gia ayti ti thesi?Do you have enough experience for this position?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, δουλεύω στον κλάδο εδώ και δέκα χρόνια.Nai, doulevo ston klado edo kai deka chronia.Yes, I have been working in the field for ten years.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΗ εμπειρία σου θα είναι πολύ χρήσιμη.I empeiria sou tha einai poly chrisimi.Your experience will be very useful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, Κυριακή. Ελπίζω να με προσλάβουν.Efcharisto, Kyriaki. Elpizo na me proslavoun.Thank you, Kyriaki. I hope they hire me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “experience” translations and entries εμπειρία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
