σπίτι
spíti/ˈspiti/neuter
The Greek word for house is σπίτι (spíti).
σπίτι refers to a human abode. Unlike English, which often distinguishes between a 'house' as a physical building and 'home' as an emotional concept, the Greek word σπίτι is used for both.
Meaning: human abode (noun)
Which one should you use?
While σπίτι is the standard term, σπιτάκι is a diminutive form used to mean a 'little house' or a 'cozy home'.
How does it change in a sentence?
σπίτι is a neuter noun, meaning it takes neuter articles like το (the) and neuter possessive pronouns like το δικό μου (my own). The plural form of σπίτι is σπίτια.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is spíti and the IPA is /ˈspiti/.
Did you know?
- The word σπίτι actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'hospital' and the Spanish word 'hospitalidad'.
- In Greek culture, saying someone has a σπίτι often implies stability and adulthood, as the term carries a heavier weight of permanence than 'apartment'.
Examples in context
- Είδα το σπίτι της.I saw her house.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word σπίτι to indicate possession.Tatoeba #1503291 by glavkos, translation #9307419 by Nylez
- Το σπίτι του ανήκει.The house belongs to him.This sentence shows how to use the word σπίτι to express ownership.Tatoeba #1609617 by glavkos, translation #2057053 by halfb1t
- Έχει δικό της σπίτι.She has her own house.This sentence demonstrates using the word σπίτι to express having one's own home.Tatoeba #2402748 by mululatv, translation #9202665 by Nylez
- Το σπιτάκι μας είναι πάντα γεμάτο γέλια!Our little house is always filled with laughter!
- 170 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are talking about visiting a new home.
- Μαρία MariaΠότε θα δούμε το νέο σπίτι;Póte tha doúme to néo spíti?When will we see the new house?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα πάμε στο σπίτι αύριο.Tha páme sto spíti ávrio.We will go to the house tomorrow.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι μεγάλο το σπίτι;Eínai megálo to spíti?Is the house big?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είναι ένα όμορφο σπίτι.Nai, eínai éna ómorfo spíti.Yes, it is a beautiful house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries σπίτι, 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.
