γίγαντες
gigantes
gigantes is the Greek word for giants.
The word γίγαντες refers to people of extraordinary size and strength, a concept frequently found in myths and legends.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is gigantes.
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, γίγαντες is also the name for a popular dish of large white beans baked in a pot with tomato sauce and olive oil.
- In Greek mythology, the γίγαντες were not just large humans, but beings born from the blood of Uranus when he was castrated by his son.
- While English speakers use 'giant' to mean anything large, in Greek culture, referring to someone as a γίγαντας in a political or social sense implies they possess a level of influence that is almost overwhelming or disproportionate.
Examples in context
- Η ελληνική μυθολογία αναφέρεται σε γίγαντες που πολέμησαν τους θεούς.Greek mythology mentions giants who fought against the gods.
- Παρακολούθησες την ταινία με τους γίγαντες;Did you watch the movie with the giants?
- Μιλάμε για τους αρχαίους γίγαντες.Milame gia tous archaious gigantes.We are talking about the ancient giants.
- Οι γίγαντες ζούσαν στα βουνά.Oi gigantes zouan sta vouna.The giants lived in the mountains.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are talking about a fantasy movie.
- Μαρία MariaΣου αρέσει η ταινία με τους γίγαντες;Sou aresei i tainia me tous gigantes?Do you like the movie with the giants?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, οι γίγαντες είναι τρομακτικοί.Nai, oi gigantes einai tromaktikoi.Yes, the giants are scary.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ ψηλοί και δυνατοί.Einai poly psiloi kai dynatoi.They are very tall and strong.
- Νίκος NikosΠράγματι, είναι απίστευτοι.Pragmati, einai apisteuktoi.Indeed, they are incredible.
