τσιγγάνος
tsingános/t͡siŋˈɡa.nos/masculine
The Greek word for gypsy is τσιγγάνος (tsingános). Wiktionary also lists τσιγγάνα (tsingána).
Meaning: a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| τσιγγάνος | tsingános | /t͡siŋˈɡa.nos/ | masculine |
| τσιγγάνα | tsingána | feminine |
The term is used to refer to a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group. You may also encounter the adjective τσιγγάνικο, which describes things that are gypsy-style or associated with Romani culture.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form is τσιγγάνος, while the feminine form is τσιγγάνα.
How does it change in a sentence?
For the singular possessive form (of a gypsy), use τσιγγάνου. For the plural possessive form (of gypsies), use τσιγγάνων.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tsiŋˈɡa.nos/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Historically, the word τσιγγάνος was once used to identify members of a specific Christian sect called the Melchizedekians rather than an ethnic group.
Examples in context
- Ο τσιγγάνος μουσικός παίζει ένα παραδοσιακό τραγούδι.The gypsy musician plays a traditional song.
- Ένας τσιγγάνος τραγουδά στην πλατεία.Enas tsinganos tragouda stin plateia.A gypsy is singing in the square.
Example conversation
Kostas and Kyriaki are discussing a local musician.
- Κώστας KostasΆκουσες τον μουσικό. Είναι τσιγγάνος.Ákouses ton musikó, Eínai tsingános.Did you hear the musician? He is a gypsy.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, παίζει τη κιθάρα υπέροχα.Nai, paízei ti kithára ypérocha.Yes, he plays the guitar wonderfully.
- Κώστας KostasΈχει πολύ ταλέντο ο τσιγγάνος αυτός.Échei polý talénto o tsingános aftós.This gypsy has a lot of talent.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣυμφωνώ, είναι πραγματικά μοναδικός.Symfonó, eínai pragmatiká monadikós.I agree, he is truly unique.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gypsy” translations and entries τσιγγάνος, τσιγγάνα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τσιγγάνος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
