κράνος
krános/ˈkɾanos/neuter
The English word "helmet" is translated into Greek as κράνος (krános).
The word κράνος refers to a protective head covering.
Meaning: protective head covering (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
κράνος is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /'kɾanos/. The romanization is krános.
Did you know?
- While the κράνος protects the head, Greeks use a different word, θώραξ, for chest armor, which is also where the English word 'thorax' comes from.
- In Ancient Greece, the κράνος was often designed with a high crest of horsehair to make the wearer appear taller and more intimidating to enemies.
- The word κράνος descends directly from the Ancient Greek word κρᾰ́νος, showing a rare continuity of technical terminology over thousands of years.
Examples in context
- Το ροζ κράνος είναι για το κορίτσι μου.The pink helmet is for my girl.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a κράνος.Tatoeba #11313173 by carlosalberto, translation #11313152 by carlosalberto
- Πρέπει να φοράμε κράνος όταν είμαστε σε μοτοσυκλέτα.We must wear a helmet when we are on a motorcycle.This sentence is useful for discussing the requirement to wear a κράνος while riding a motorcycle.Tatoeba #11318020 by carlosalberto, translation #11317935 by carlosalberto
- Πολλοί οδηγοί μηχανής στην Ελλάδα δε χρησιμοποιούν πάντα κράνος.Many motorcycle drivers in Greece do not always use a helmet.This sentence is useful for noting the habits of motorcycle drivers in Greece regarding the use of a κράνος.Tatoeba #11351228 by carlosalberto, translation #11351198 by carlosalberto
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
George and Eleni are preparing to ride bicycles.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕλένη, πού είναι το κράνος σου;Eléni, poú eínai to krános sou?Eleni, where is your helmet?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πάνω στο τραπέζι, Γιώργο.Eínai páno sto trapézi, Giórgo.It is on the table, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘυμήσου να φορέσεις το κράνος τώρα.Thymísou na forésis to krános tóra.Remember to put on the helmet now.
- Ελένη EleniΈχω ήδη το κράνος στο κεφάλι μου.Écho ídi to krános sto kefáli mou.I already have the helmet on my head.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “helmet” translations and entries κράνος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κράνος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
