ενδιαφέρων
endiaféron
The English word "interesting" is translated into Greek as ενδιαφέρων (endiaféron).
The word is used to describe something that arouses or holds the attention.
Meaning: arousing or holding the attention (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ενδιαφέρων is the standard adjective, Greeks often express the idea of something being interesting by using the verb ενδιαφέρει, which literally means "it interests."
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form changes based on the gender and case of the noun it describes. For example, to describe a feminine noun like ιδέα (idea), you must use the feminine form ενδιαφέρουσα. The form changes to ενδιαφέρουσας when used in the genitive case for a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
endiaféron
Did you know?
- In Greek, 'interest' can also refer to a 'stake' or 'share' in a matter, meaning the same root word used for 'interesting' can describe someone having a legal or financial involvement.
- The root of the word involves 'phero', a Greek verb meaning 'to carry'. Therefore, the word essentially describes something that 'carries interest into' a person.
- In Greek, the concept of 'interest' is closely tied to the idea of 'concern' or 'care', meaning that if something is ενδιαφέρων, it is something that 'touches' or 'affects' your attention.
Examples in context
- Η παρουσίαση του κ. Σταμάτη ήταν πραγματικά ενδιαφέρουσα.The presentation by Mr. Stamatis was truly interesting.
- Βρήκα το άρθρο στο περιοδικό πολύ ενδιαφέρον.I found the article in the magazine very interesting.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are talking about a documentary they watched.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίδες το νέο ντοκιμαντέρ;Eídes to néo dokimantér?Did you see the new documentary?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ήταν πραγματικά ενδιαφέρων.Nai, ítan pragmatiká endiaféron.Yes, it was really interesting.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣυμφωνώ, έμαθα πολλά πράγματα.Symfonó, ématha pollá prágmata.I agree, I learned many things.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλεις να δούμε κι άλλο;Théleis na doúme ki állo?Do you want to watch more?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “interesting” translations and entries ενδιαφέρων, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ενδιαφέρων, CC BY-SA 4.0.
