Ελλάδα
Elláda/eˈlaða/feminine
Greece in Greek is Ελλάδα (Elláda). Wiktionary also lists Ελλάς (Ellás).
Meaning: country in Southeastern Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ελλάδα | Elláda | /eˈlaða/ | feminine |
| Ελλάς | Ellás | /eˈlas/ | Katharevousa, feminine, literary |
Ελλάδα is the name for the country located in Southeastern Europe.
Which one should you use?
Ελλάδα is the standard, everyday name used in modern spoken and written Greek, while Ελλάς is a more poetic, archaic or formal version often found in high literature or historical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing possession or 'of Greece', the word changes to the genitive form της Ελλάδας. To say 'in Greece', use the phrase στην Ελλάδα.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈlaða/
Did you know?
- The name Ελλάδα is closely linked to the myth of Helle, whose fleece became the catalyst for the journey of Jason and the Argonauts.
- The word Ελλάς originates from the ancient term Ἑλλᾰ́ς, which was originally used to describe only a specific region of central Greece rather than the whole country.
- While Ελλάδα is the name of the country, the Greek people call themselves Έλληνες ('Hellenes'). This creates a distinction between the land and the identity that is more pronounced than in English.
Examples in context
- Είναι από την Ελλάδα.They're from Greece.This sentence uses Ελλάδα to express where someone is from.Tatoeba #7579673 by amoeba, translation #3705952 by Ricardo14
- Η Ελλάδα είνα φανταστικί.Greece is fantastic.This sentence uses Ελλάδα to describe the country as fantastic.Tatoeba #4902569 by EmeraldDoge, translation #2616655 by CN
- Η Ελλάδα έχει πολλά νησιά.Greece has many islands.This sentence uses Ελλάδα to state that the country has many islands.Tatoeba #4902588 by EmeraldDoge, translation #2122300 by freddy1
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans in a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις να πάμε στην Ελλάδα το καλοκαίρι;Theleis na pame stin Ellada to kalokairi;Do you want to go to Greece this summer?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, η Ελλάδα είναι η αγαπημένη μου χώρα.Ne, i Ellada einai i agapimeni mou chora.Yes, Greece is my favorite country.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠότε θα κλείσουμε τα εισιτήρια;Pote tha klisoume ta eisitiria;When will we book the tickets?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜπορούμε να το κάνουμε την επόμενη εβδομάδα.Boroume na to kanoume tin epomeni evdomada.We can do it next week.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greece” translations and entries Ελλάδα, Ελλάς, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ελλάδα, Ελλάς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
