θεός
theós/θeˈos/masculine
The Greek word for God is θεός (theós). Wiktionary also lists θεά (theá).
Meaning: deity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| θεός | theós | /θeˈos/ | masculine |
| θεά | theá | feminine |
The term is used to refer to a deity. When referring specifically to the single deity of monotheistic religions, the word is capitalized as Θεός.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form θεός is used for a male deity or as a generic term for a God, while the feminine form θεά means goddess.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the word is θεά.
How do you pronounce it?
theós (/θeˈos/)
Did you know?
- In Modern Greek, the phrase Ο Θεός ξέρει meaning 'God knows' is often used to express that something is completely unknown or unpredictable.
- Ancient Greek philosophy often used the word θεός to describe natural forces or cosmic principles rather than just anthropomorphic beings with human personalities.
- The word θεός is the root of the English word 'theology', which combines the Greek word for 'god' with 'logos', meaning 'study' or 'reason'.
Examples in context
- Δόξα σοι ο Θεός.Thank God.This example shows the use of θεός in a phrase of thanks.Tatoeba #7273125 by amoeba, translation #370585 by saeb
- Ο Θεός δε παίζει ζάρια!God doesn't play dice!This example uses θεός in a philosophical statement.Tatoeba #2422533 by mululatv, translation #2577691 by VirtuOZ
- Ένας θεός ξέρει τι ήταν αυτό.God knows what it was.This example uses θεός to express that only a deity has certain knowledge.Tatoeba #2413723 by glavkos, translation #6598856 by Carradee
- Ο Θεός είναι υπέρτατοςGod is supreme.
- Υμνώμεν τον Κύριον!Let us praise the Lord!
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are discussing a painting in a museum.
- Νίκος NikosΠοιος είναι αυτός ο θεός στον πίνακα;Poios einai aftos o theos ston pinaka?Who is this god in the painting?
- Μαρία MariaΝομίζω ότι είναι ο θεός του ήλιου.Nomizo oti einai o theos tou iliou.I think it is the god of the sun.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πολύ εντυπωσιακός ο τρόπος που ζωγραφίστηκε.Einai poly entyposiakos o tropos pou zografistike.The way he was painted is very impressive.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, ο κάθε θεός είχε το δικό του σύμβολο.Nai, o kathe theos eiche to diko tou symvolo.Yes, every god had their own symbol.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “God” translations and entries θεός, θεά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θεός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
