σπίτι
spíti/ˈspiti/neuter
The Greek word for home is σπίτι (spíti). If unsure, use σπίτι. Wiktionary also lists σπιτικό (spitikó).
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| σπίτι | spíti | /ˈspiti/ | neuter |
| σπιτικό | spitikó | /spitiˈko/ | neuter |
The word refers to a house or any structure in which someone lives.
Which one should you use?
σπίτι is the noun used to mean 'house' or 'home', whereas σπιτικό is an adjective meaning 'home-like' or 'domestic'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express the direction of moving toward home (for example, 'go home'), the noun σπίτι functions adverbially and is used without an article. To express being 'at home', you must use the prepositional phrase στο σπίτι, which literally means 'in the house'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈspiti/
Did you know?
- The word σπίτι is an unexpected linguistic relative of the English word 'hospital' and 'hospitality', both of which trace back to the same Latin root for 'lodgings'.
- In Greek, the concept of 'home' as a feeling of belonging is often expressed through the word εστία, which originally meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
- While σπίτι is the standard word for house, the word οίκος survives in Greek today primarily in formal or religious contexts, such as referring to a 'house' or 'dynasty'.
Examples in context
- Πήγε σπίτι ο Τομ;Did Tom go home?This sentence shows how to use σπίτι as an adverb of direction.Tatoeba #5464181 by Zeus, translation #2261190 by CK
- Σαν στο σπίτι σας.Make yourself at home.Tatoeba #7323934 by amoeba, translation #2378 by CK
- Είναι ο Λώρι σπίτι;Is Laurie at home?This sentence uses σπίτι to express being at home.Tatoeba #5441134 by Zeus, translation #1765129 by CN
- Το σπίτι μου είναι πολύ όμορφο.My home is very beautiful.
- Πάμε στο σπιτάκι μου για καφέ;Shall we go to my place for a coffee?
- Ο οίκος μου είναι κοντά στη θάλασσα.My abode is near the sea.
- 169 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are talking about their plans for the evening.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλεις να έρθεις στο σπίτι μου;Theleis na ertheis sto spiti mou?Do you want to come to my house?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, με χαρά!Nai, me chara!Yes, with pleasure!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα φτιάξω κάτι να φάμε στο σπίτι.Tha ftiaxo kati na fame sto spiti.I will make something for us to eat at home.
- Ελένη EleniΤέλεια, τα λέμε αργότερα!Telia, ta lemme argotera!Great, see you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries σπίτι, σπιτικό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σπίτι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
