υγρός
ygrós
The English word 'humid' can be translated into Greek as υγρός (ygrós). Wiktionary also lists νοτερός (noterós).
Meaning: slightly wet (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| υγρός | ygrós |
| νοτερός | noterós |
The term is used to describe something that is slightly wet.
Which one should you use?
υγρός is the standard, general term for 'humid' or 'moist' used in both scientific and everyday contexts. In contrast, νοτερός is often used to describe a specific sensation of dampness, such as damp clothes or a damp surface and can imply a slightly more unpleasant or 'clammy' feeling than υγρός.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective υγρός must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form υγρή for feminine nouns and the neuter form υγρό for neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ygrós
Did you know?
- The word υγρός shares its root with the English word 'hygroscopic', which describes substances that can absorb moisture from the air.
- A 'humid' eye or 'moist' gaze in Greek literature is often expressed using υγρός to convey deep sadness or a state of being on the verge of tears.
- In Ancient Greek, the root of υγρός was also used to describe the 'vitality' or 'moisture' of life in philosophical texts.
Examples in context
- Σήμερα, η υγρασία είναι πολύ υψηλή.Today, the humidity is very high.
- Η ατμόσφαιρα είναι υγρή σήμερα.The atmosphere is humid today.
- Ο αέρας είναι πολύ υγρός σήμερα.O aeras einai poly yigros simera.The air is very humid today.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are inspecting a basement.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΑναστασία, ο τοίχος εδώ είναι υγρός.Anastasía, o toíchos edó eínai ygrós.Anastasia, the wall here is humid.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, Δημήτρη, είναι προβληματικό.Écheis díkio, Dimítri, eínai provlimatikó.You are right, Dimitris, it is problematic.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠρέπει να βρούμε τη διαρροή.Prépei na vroúme ti diarroí.We need to find the leak.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα καλέσω έναν υδραυλικά τώρα.Tha kalésó énan ydravliká tóra.I will call a plumber now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “humid” translations and entries υγρός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υγρός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
