γυμναστήριο
gymnastírioneuter
In Greek, the word for gym is γυμναστήριο (gymnastírio).
γυμναστήριο refers to a sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise. While the word can technically refer to a school gymnasium, in modern daily usage, it almost always refers to a commercial fitness center or weightlifting facility.
Meaning: sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun. To indicate possession or relationship, such as 'the membership of the gym', you use the genitive singular form γυμναστηρίου.
How do you pronounce it?
gymnastírio
Did you know?
- The root of γυμναστήριο is the Greek word γυμνός, which means 'naked'. In ancient Greece, athletes trained and competed without clothes to showcase the human form.
- The word γυμνάσιο once described a facility for the 'naked' youth, but today it refers specifically to a lower secondary school for students aged 12 to 15.
- In Ancient Greece, the γυμναστήριο was not just for exercise but was also a primary center for philosophical debate and social way of life.
Examples in context
- Είστε μέλη σε κανένα γυμναστήριο;Do you have a gym membership?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a membership in a γυμναστήριο.Tatoeba #5423654 by Zeus, translation #5390959 by Hybrid
- Ήμουν στο γυμναστήριο.I was in the gym.This sentence is useful for stating that you were located in a γυμναστήριο.Tatoeba #11995239 by alabama, translation #2549374 by CK
- Τα παιδιά πηγαίνουν στο γυμναστήριο για να γυμναστούν.The children go to the gym to exercise.
- Ο αθλητής προπονείται καθημερινά στο γυμναστήριο.The athlete trains daily at the gym.
- Το γυμναστήριο είναι πολύ κοντά εδώ.To gymnastírio eínai polý kontá edó.The gym is very close to here.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are talking about their health goals.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω να πάω σε ένα γυμναστήριο.Thelo na pao se ena gymnastirio.I want to go to a gym.
- Μαρία MariaΥπάρχει ένα πολύ καλό δίπλα μας.Yparchei ena poly kalo dipla mas.There is a very good one next to us.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι ακριβό το γυμναστήριο αυτό;Einai akrivo to gymnastirio afto?Is that gym expensive?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, έχει καλές τιμές για νέους.Ochi, echei kales times gia neous.No, it has good prices for young people.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gym” translations and entries γυμναστήριο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
