αγιότητα
agiótita/a.ʝiˈo.ti.ta/feminine
The English phrase holiness is translated into Greek as αγιότητα (agiótita) or αγιοσύνη.
Meaning: state or condition of being holy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| αγιότητα | agiótita | /a.ʝiˈo.ti.ta/ | feminine |
| αγιοσύνη | agiosýni | feminine |
Both words refer to the state or condition of being holy.
Which one should you use?
αγιότητα is the standard and more common term for the abstract quality of holiness in modern Greek. In contrast, αγιοσύνη is a more formal or religious term, often used in ecclesiastical or liturgical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both αγιότητα and αγιοσύνη are feminine nouns and take feminine adjectives and articles.
How do you pronounce it?
αγιότητα is pronounced /a.ʝiˈo.ti.ta/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word άγιος (holy) shares an ancient linguistic connection to the concept of 'fear' or 'awe' in some Indo-European contexts, suggesting holiness is something that inspires trembling.
- While αγιοσύνη refers to 'holiness', the same word is used in modern Greek as a sarcastic way to describe someone who is acting 'holier-than-thou' or pretending to be virtuous.
- In the Greek New Testament, the word for 'holy' from which αγιότητα derives literally meant 'set apart' or 'separate' from common use.
Examples in context
- Η αγιότητα της ζωής είναι ένας σημαντικός πολιτισμικός πυλώνας.The holiness of life is an essential cultural pillar.
- Νιώθω την αγιότητα σε αυτόν τον χώρο.Niotho tin agiótita se afton ton choro.I feel the holiness in this place.
- Αναζητούμε την αγιότητα στην καθημερινότητά μας.Anazitoúme tin agiótita stin kathimerinotíta mas.We seek holiness in our daily lives.
Example conversation
Two friends are visiting an ancient church.
- Ελένη EleniΚώστα, νιώθεις την αγιότητα της εκκλησίας;Kósta, niótheis tin agiotita tis ekklisías?Kostas, do you feel the holiness of the church?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, Ελένη, είναι πολύ έντονη εδώ.Ne, Eléni, einai polý éntoni edó.Yes, Eleni, it is very strong here.
- Ελένη EleniΜου δίνει μια αίσθηση γαλήνης.Mou dínei mia aísthisi galínis.It gives me a feeling of serenity.
- Κώστας KostasΣυμφωνώ, είναι ένας ιερός χώρος.Symfonó, einai énas ierós chóros.I agree, it is a sacred space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “holiness” translations and entries αγιότητα, αγιοσύνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
