παράδεισος
parádeisos/paˈra.ði.sos/masculine
The English word 'heaven' can be translated into Greek as παράδεισος (parádeisos). Wiktionary also lists ουράνια (ouránia).
Meaning: paradise and upper-world (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| παράδεισος | parádeisos | /paˈra.ði.sos/ | masculine |
| ουράνια | ouránia | /uˈɾa.ni.a/ /uˈɾa.ɲa/ |
neuter, plural |
The term refers to both the concept of paradise and the upper-world.
Which one should you use?
παράδεισος is a masculine noun, while ουράνια is a neuter plural.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun παράδεισος is masculine and requires masculine articles, such as ο (the) or ένας (a), when used in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The word παράδεισος is pronounced /paˈra.ði.sos/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word παράδεισος is actually a loanword from an Old Persian word meaning 'enclosed garden' or 'park'.
- In Greek, the word for 'sky' is ουρανός, which is the root of the word 'uranium' because the element was named after the god of the sky.
- In Greek Orthodox tradition, the concept of heaven is often linked to θέωσις, a process of 'divinization' where a human becomes more like God.
Examples in context
- Δεν είπα ότι αυτό ήταν ο παράδεισος.I didn't say that this was heaven.This sentence demonstrates the use of παράδεισος.Tatoeba #8236565 by SadeceTurkce, translation #8230229 by CK
- Νιώθω πως ο φύλακας άγγελος μου με παρακολουθεί από τον ουρανό.I feel like my guardian angel is watching over me from heaven.
- Τα εκπληκτικά τοπία σε κάνουν να νιώθεις πιο κοντά στον ουρανό.The breathtaking landscapes make you feel closer to heaven.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are visiting a beautiful beach.
- Μαρία MariaΚοιτάξε τη θάλασσα, Νίκο! Είναι ένας παράδεισος.Koitakse ti thalassa, Niko! Einai enas paradeisos.Look at the sea, Nikos! It is a paradise.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις δίκιο, Μαρία. Είναι το πιο όμορφο μέρος.Echeis dikio, Maria. Einai to pio omoro meros.You are right, Maria. It is the most beautiful place.
- Μαρία MariaΘα ήθελα να μείνω εδώ για πάντα.Tha ithela na meinou edo gia panta.I would like to stay here forever.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πραγματικά σαν να είμαστε στον παράδεισο.Einai pragmatika san na eimaste ston paradeiso.It really feels like we are in paradise.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heaven” translations and entries παράδεισος, ουράνια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries παράδεισος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
