πράσινο
prásino/ˈpɾa.si.no/
The Greek word for green is πράσινο (prásino).
The word πράσινο is used to describe something that has the color green. It can function as an adjective to describe an object, or as a noun to refer to the color itself. You may also encounter the related verb πρασινίζω, which means to add green spaces to an area.
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, πράσινο must agree in gender with the noun it describes. While πράσινο is the neuter form, the feminine form is πράσινη and the neuter plural form is πράσινα.
How do you pronounce it?
prásino (/ˈpɾa.si.no/). The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word πράσινο is derived from πράσο, which means 'leek'. In Greek, the color is literally named after this specific vegetable.
- In Greece, if you describe someone as πράσινος in terms of their face, it usually implies they look sick or perhaps even nauseated.
- In certain idiomatic contexts, describing something as 'green' in Greek does not carry the English connotation of being 'inexperienced' or 'naive'.
Examples in context
- Σου πάει το πράσινο.Green suits you.This sentence shows how to say that the color green suits someone using πράσινο.Tatoeba #5376708 by Zeus, translation #17538 by CK
- Το φρούτο είναι πράσινο.The fruit is green.This sentence uses πράσινο to describe the color of a fruit.Tatoeba #5532254 by Zeus, translation #5316880 by Adelpa
- Βάψαμε το σπίτι πράσινο.We painted the house green.This sentence uses πράσινο to describe the color a house was painted.Tatoeba #5591423 by Zeus, translation #248069 by CK
- Ποιο είναι το αγαπημένο σου πράσινο φρούτο;What is your favorite green fruit?
- Η εσάρπα που φοράς έχει ένα πανέμορφο βεραμάν χρώμα.The scarf you're wearing has a gorgeous greenish color.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are looking at a new dress in a shop.
- Νίκος NikosΑυτό το φόρεμα είναι πράσινο.Afto to forema einai prasi-no.This dress is green.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, είναι πολύ ωραίο πράσινο.Ne, einai poly oreio prasi-no.Yes, it is a very lovely green.
- Νίκος NikosΣου πάει το πράσινο, Αναστασία.Sou paei to prasi-no, Anastasia.Green suits you, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ, Νίκο!Efcharisto, Niko!Thank you, Nikos!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry πράσινο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
