Άγιο Πνεύμα
Ágio Pnévmaneuter
In Greek, the phrase for holy spirit is Άγιο Πνεύμα (Ágio Pnévma). If unsure, use Άγιο Πνεύμα. Wiktionary also lists Παράκλητος (Paráklitos).
Meaning: Christian: person of the Holy Trinity (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Άγιο Πνεύμα | Ágio Pnévma | neuter |
| Παράκλητος | Paráklitos | masculine |
The term refers to the person of the Holy Trinity within a Christian context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective Άγιο (holy) and the neuter noun Πνεύμα (spirit/breath).
Which one should you use?
While Άγιο Πνεύμα is the standard name for the Holy Spirit, Παράκλητος is a specific title used in a biblical context meaning 'the one called to one's side' or 'Advocate'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing 'of the Holy Spirit' (e.g., 'the fruit of the Holy Spirit'), the phrase changes to the genitive form του Αγίου Πνεύματος.
How do you pronounce it?
Ágio Pnévma
Did you know?
- The word Πνεύμα shares a root with the English word 'pneumonia' and the prefix 'pneumatic'. Both refer to the concept of air or breath.
- In Ancient Greek, the roots of Παράκλητος could be used in a courtroom setting, describing someone summoned to assist a person in a legal dispute.
- In Greek Orthodox tradition, the descent of the Άγιο Πνεύμα is celebrated on Pentecost, which is derived from the Greek word for 'fiftieth'.
Examples in context
- Το Άγιο Πνεύμα είναι θεϊκό.To Ágio Pnévma eínai theikó.The Holy Spirit is divine.
- Πιστεύω στο Άγιο Πνεύμα.Pistévo sto Ágio Pnévma.I believe in the Holy Spirit.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their faith in a church.
- Κώστας KostasΕλένη, τι σημαίνει για σένα το Άγιο Πνεύμα;Eléni, ti siménei gia séna to Ágio Pnévma?Eleni, what does the Holy Spirit mean to you?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι η πηγή της ειρήνης μου, Κώστα.Eínai i pigí tis eirínis mou, Kósta.It is the source of my peace, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΣυμφωνώ, μας δίνει δύναμη κάθε μέρα.Sinfonó, mas dínei dýnami káthe méra.I agree, it gives us strength every day.
- Ελένη EleniΠράγματι, είναι πάντα μαζί μας.Prágmati, eínai pánta mazí mas.Indeed, it is always with us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “holy spirit” translations and entries Άγιο Πνεύμα, Παράκλητος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Άγιο, Παράκλητος, παράκλητος, πνεύμα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
