ευαγγέλιο
evangélio/e.vaɲˈɟe.li.o/neuter
The Greek word for gospel is ευαγγέλιο (evangélio).
The term refers to the account of the life, death and teachings of Jesus. In a religious context, the word is almost always used with the definite article το (the) to form το ευαγγέλιο. When referring to a specific gospel, use the definite article το followed by the title of that gospel.
Meaning: account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ευαγγέλιο is a neuter noun. Its plural form is τα ευαγγέλια.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is evangélio. The pronunciation is /e.vaɲˈɟe.li.o/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word stems from a tradition of announcing victories in ancient times, where a messenger would arrive to bring 'good tidings' of a successful battle.
- In some Greek cultural contexts, people might swear an oath by saying στα βαγγέλια, which means 'on the gospels'.
- The root of the word, ἄγγελος, is where the English word 'angel' comes from, meaning a messenger.
Examples in context
- Πόσο όμορφα είναι τα πόδια εκείνων που κηρύττουν το ευαγγέλιο της ειρήνης!How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace!This sentence shows how to use the word ευαγγέλιο in the context of preaching.Tatoeba #11215089 by carlosalberto, translation #11215073 by carlosalberto
- Το ευαγγέλιο του ΜατθαίουThe Gospel of Matthew
- Το ευαγγέλιο του ΜάρκουThe Gospel of Mark
- Το ευαγγέλιο του ΛουκάThe Gospel of Luke
- Το ευαγγέλιο του ΙωάννηThe Gospel of John
- Οι διδασκαλίες του ευαγγελίουThe teachings of the gospel
- Το κηρυγματικό μήνυμαThe gospel message
- Η γνώση του ευαγγελίουThe knowledge of the gospel
- Το ευαγγέλιο διδάσκει την αγάπη.To evaggelio didaskei tin agapi.The gospel teaches love.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gospel” translations and entries ευαγγέλιο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
