ξενοδοχείο
xenodocheío/ksenoðoˈçio/neuter
The Greek word for hotel is ξενοδοχείο (xenodocheío).
ξενοδοχείο refers to an establishment providing accommodation.
Meaning: establishment providing accommodation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of ξενο- (from ξένος, meaning stranger or guest) and -δοχείο (a suffix denoting a container or receiver).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, the accusative singular form of ξενοδοχείο is identical to its nominative form. The genitive plural form is ξενοδοχείων.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is xenodocheío. The IPA transcription is /ksenoðoˈçio/.
Did you know?
- The word 'xenophobia', the fear of strangers, uses the exact same root ξένος found in ξενοδοχείο.
- Greek has a specific tradition called φιλοξενία which literally means 'love of strangers'. This cultural concept is the philosophical foundation for the existence of the ξενοδοχείο.
- In ancient Greek, the concept of the 'xenodocheion' was deeply tied to the sacred duty of hospitality, where providing shelter to a stranger was a religious obligation.
Examples in context
- Πώς πάω στο ξενοδοχείο;How do I get to the hotel?This sentence shows how to ask for directions to the ξενοδοχείο.Tatoeba #7782869 by eypros, translation #7782720 by shekitten
- Πού είναι το ξενοδοχείο;Where is the hotel?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the ξενοδοχείο.Tatoeba #2499508 by glavkos, translation #2499505 by CM
- Ο Τομ έφτασε στο ξενοδοχείο.Tom arrived at the hotel.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word when describing someone arriving at the ξενοδοχείο.Tatoeba #5528634 by Zeus, translation #680254 by Source_VOA
- Παρακαλώ, μπορείτε να μου προτείνετε κάποιο καλό ξενοδοχείο;Excuse me, can you recommend a good hotel?
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Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are discussing their travel plans.
- Κώστας KostasΒρήκα ένα πολύ ωραίο ξενοδοχείο.Vríka éna polý óraio xenodocheío.I found a very nice hotel.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι κοντά στην παραλία;Eínai kontá stin paralía?Is it near the beach?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, το ξενοδοχείο είναι ακριβώς εκεί.Nai, to xenodocheío eínai akrivós eké.Yes, the hotel is right there.
- Μαρία MariaΤότε το κλείνουμε τώρα.Tóte to kléinoume tóra.Then let's book it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hotel” translations and entries ξενοδοχείο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
