δόξα
dóxa/ˈðo.ksa/feminine
The Greek word for glory is δόξα (dóxa).
δόξα refers to honour, admiration or distinction.
Meaning: honour, admiration, or distinction (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
δόξα is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of δόξα is /ˈðo.ksa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The Greek word δόξα is the root of the English word 'orthodox'. It combines 'orthos' meaning 'straight' and δόξα meaning 'belief' or 'opinion'.
- In Ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the works of Plato, δόξα represented the lowest level of cognitive awareness, contrasting 'opinion' with 'knowledge'.
- In Greek, the concept of 'glory' is deeply tied to the idea of 'light' or 'radiance', which is why it is often used to describe a glowing aura.
Examples in context
- Η δόξα του διαδόθηκε γρήγορα.His glory spread quickly.
- Αναζητά μόνο τη δόξα και την εξουσία.Anazitá móno ti dóxa kai tin exousía.He seeks only glory and power.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are discussing a successful athlete.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔες τον Νίκο, έχει πάρει όλη τη δόξα.Des ton Niko, échei párei óli ti dóxa.Look at Nikos, he has taken all the glory.
- Νίκος NikosΑξίζει τη δόξα μετά από τόση δουλειά.Axízei ti dóxa metá apó tósí douleiá.He deserves the glory after so much work.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις δίκιο, είναι πραγματικά ταλέντο.Écheis díkio, eínai pragmatiká talénto.You are right, he is truly a talent.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι ο καλύτερος της γενιάς του.Eínai o kalýteros tis geniás tou.He is the best of his generation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glory” translations and entries δόξα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
