Έκτορας
Éktoras/ˈek.toras/
In Greek, "hector" is written as Έκτορας (Éktoras).
Έκτορας is the name of the prince of Troy in Greek mythology.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈek.toras/. The first of the two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, the English verb 'to hector' (meaning to bully) is not related to Έκτορας, as the English word likely comes from the character's reputation for being a dominant warrior.
- In many Greek theatrical traditions, the name Έκτορας evokes the concept of the 'ideal man' who suffers for his duty rather than for glory.
- The name Έκτορας is derived from the Ancient Greek verb meaning 'to hold' or 'to hold fast'.
Examples in context
- Η Ιστορία του ἝκτοραThe Story of Hector
- Ας πάμε βόλτα με τον Έκτορα!Let's take a walk with Hector!
- Ο Έκτορας ήταν ήρωας.O Éktoras ítan íroas.Hector was a hero.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a book about mythology.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιος είναι ο αγαπημένος σου ήρωας;Poios eínai o agapiménos sou íroas?Who is your favorite hero?
- Ελένη EleniΜου αρέσει πολύ ο Έκτορας.Mou arései polý o Éktoras.I like Hector very much.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΓιατί τον προτιμάς;Giátí ton protimás?Why do you prefer him?
- Ελένη EleniΟ Έκτορας ήταν πολύ δίκαιος.O Éktoras ítan polý díkaios.Hector was very fair.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Έκτορας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Έκτορας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
