κήπος
kípos/ˈci.pos/
The Greek word for garden is κήπος (kípos).
κήπος refers to a piece of land outside with flowers and plants. It is a general term that can describe both ornamental gardens and vegetable gardens. For a more specific term for a vegetable garden, you can use λαχανόκηπος.
Meaning: piece of land outside with flowers and plants (noun)
Which one should you use?
While κήπος is the general term, περιβόλι refers to a garden that usually includes trees, flowers and various greenery. Additionally, if you want to be more specific about a vegetable garden, the term λαχανόκηπος is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of κήπος is κήποι, and the genitive singular form, meaning 'of the garden', is κήπου.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as kípos. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word κήπος is the root of the English word 'kiosk'. Originally, a 'kiosk' was an open garden pavilion used in Persia and the Ottoman Empire.
- While κήπος covers most gardens, the word περιβόλι is specifically used in religious contexts to describe the courtyard or garden surrounding a monastery.
- In many Greek islands, the word περιβόλι is used for a garden, but it specifically implies a space enclosed by stone walls to protect citrus or fruit trees.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσει ο κήπος σας.I like your garden.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for someone's κήπος.Tatoeba #2631926 by Zeus, translation #1867486 by CM
- Πίσω από το σπίτι υπάρχει κήπος.There's a garden behind the house.This sentence is useful for stating the existence of a κήπος behind a house.Tatoeba #2848278 by glavkos, translation #8169418 by lucasmg123
- Πίσω από το σπίτι είναι ένας κήπος.Behind the house is a garden.This sentence is useful for identifying what is located behind a house as a κήπος.Tatoeba #2365752 by mululatv, translation #10910274 by sundown
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Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are talking about their home.
- Νίκος NikosΠού είναι ο κήπος;Pou einai o kipos?Where is the garden?
- Μαρία MariaΟ κήπος είναι εδώ έξω, Νίκο.O kipos einai edo exo, Niko.The garden is out here, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις πολύ όμορφο κήπο!Echeis poly omorfo kipo!You have a very beautiful garden!
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ, φροντίζω τον κήπο κάθε μέρα.Efcharisto, frontizo ton kipo kathe mera.Thank you, I take care of the garden every day.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry κήπος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
