σίδηρος
sídiros/ˈsi.ði.ɾos/
The Greek word for iron is σίδηρος (sídiros).
Related forms include the adjective σιδερένιος, which means made of iron and the noun σίδερο. When discussing the act of ironing clothing, the term used is το σιδέρωμα and clothes that have been ironed are called τα σιδερωμένα ρούχα.
Meaning: to pass an iron over clothing (verb)
Which one should you use?
The adjective σιδερένιος is used to describe something composed of the metal.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used to describe the action of ironing clothes is σιδερώνω, which is derived from the noun σίδερο.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as sídiros. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word σίδηρος is a learned borrowing from Ancient Greek, meaning it was reintroduced into the modern language from classical texts.
- In Greek, the word for 'iron' is used in the idiom σιδερένια θέληση, which describes a 'will of iron' or an unbreakable determination.
- The term σιδερένιος is used for things made of iron, but it often carries a connotation of being heavy, rigid or cold in a figurative sense.
Examples in context
- Ο σίδηρος είναι ένα πολύ σημαντικό μέταλλο.Iron is a very important metal.This sentence shows how to refer to iron as a metal using σίδηρος.Tatoeba #11546818 by carlosalberto, translation #11546809 by carlosalberto
- Το σίδερο είναι ένα σημαντικό μέρος των κατασκευών.Iron is an important component of constructions.
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are talking about chores in the bedroom.
- Ελένη EleniΝίκο, μπορείς να σίδηροσεις το φόρεμά μου;Niko, boreis na sideroseis to forema mou?Nikos, can you iron my dress?
- Νίκος NikosΦυσικά, Ελένη. Πού είναι το σίδερο;Fysika, Eleni. Pou einai to sidero?Of course, Eleni. Where is the iron?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πάνω στην τράπεζα.Einai pano stin trapeza.It is on the table.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, θα το σίδηροσω τώρα.Entaxei, tha to sideroso tora.Okay, I will iron it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry σίδηρος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σίδηρος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
