μετάφραση
metáfrasi[mɛˈtafɾasi]feminine
The Greek word for translation is μετάφραση (metáfrasi).
μετάφραση is a noun used to describe the act of translating between languages.
Meaning: act of translating between languages (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
μετάφραση is a feminine noun. Because it is feminine, its indefinite article is η and its definite article is η. The plural form of this noun is μεταφράσεις. If you wish to express the action of translating, you can use the related verb μεταφράζω.
How do you pronounce it?
metáfrasi
Did you know?
- The prefix μετά in μετάφραση is also used in the word μετάνοια for 'repentance', as both involve a 'change' or 'turning' of state.
- The root of the word, φράζω, is the same root used in the word 'phrase' in English. While 'phrase' refers to a group of words, the Greek root originally related to the act of speaking or declaring.
- In Ancient Greek, μετάφρασις was often used to describe a paraphrase or a free translation rather than a literal word-for-word copy.
Examples in context
- Υπάρχουν λάθη σ' αυτή τη μετάφραση.There are errors in this translation.This sentence shows how to point out errors within a μετάφραση.Tatoeba #5544701 by Zeus, translation #3169781 by deyta
- Η αγαπημένη μου μετάφραση είναι αυτή εδώ.My favorite translation is this one.This sentence is used to express a preference for a specific μετάφραση.Tatoeba #5544679 by Zeus, translation #3298079 by al_ex_an_der
- Tatoeba: έτσι ώστε να μη χαθείς ποτέ στη μετάφραση.Tatoeba: so you never get lost in translation.This sentence illustrates the common idiom of getting lost in μετάφραση.Tatoeba #3000655 by mululatv, translation #908099 by U2FS
- Θα ήθελα να σας ρωτήσω…I would like to ask…
- Μπορώ να έχω πληροφορίες για…?May I have some information about…?
- Παρακαλώ, μπορείτε να το επαναλάβετε;Please, could you repeat that?
- Θέλω να μάθω…I wanna know…
- Τι παίζει με…?What's the deal with…?
- Πες μου περισσότερα για…!Tell me more about…!
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Example conversation
Κώστας and Ελένη are discussing a book in a library.
- Κώστας KostasΗ μετάφραση αυτού του βιβλίου είναι εξαιρετική.I metáfrasi aftoú tou vivlíou eínai exairetiki.The translation of this book is excellent.
- Ελένη EleniΣυμφωνώ, είναι πολύ εύκολο στην ανάγνωση.Symfonó, eínai polý éfkolo stin anágnosi.I agree, it is very easy to read.
- Κώστας KostasΞέρεις ποιος έκανε τη μετάφραση;Xéreis poís ékane ti metáfrasi;Do you know who did the translation?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, αλλά είναι πολύ καλή δουλειά.Ochi, allá eínai polý kalí douliá.No, but it is very good work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translation” translations and entries μετάφραση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μετάφραση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
