γάιδαρος
gáidaros/ˈɣai̯.ða.ɾos/
The Greek word for jackass is γάιδαρος (gáidaros).
γάιδαρος is used to describe a foolish or stupid person.
Meaning: foolish or stupid person (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Γαϊδάρος means donkey.
How does it change in a sentence?
γάιδαρος is a masculine noun. If you are referring to a female as a jackass, you should use the feminine form γάιδαρα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced gáidaros. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Some linguists believe γάιδαρος might be related to the Hindi word ghádar, meaning 'gypsy'.
- While 'γάιδαρος' means a foolish person, its exact origin is a mystery to linguists, with some suggesting it may have come from Arabic or even Hindi.
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are arguing about a bad decision Nikos made.
- Ελένη EleniΠώς μπορούσες να ξεχάσεις τα κλειδιά μέσα στο αυτοκίνητο;Pos mporoúses na xechásis ta klidiá mésa sto aftokínito?How could you forget the keys inside the car?
- Νίκος NikosΔεν το κατάλαβα εκείνη τη στιγμή.Den to katálava ekíne ti stigmí.I didn't realize it at that moment.
- Ελένη EleniΝίκο, είσαι πραγματικά ένας γάιδαρος!Níko, eísai pragmatiká enás gáidaros!Nikos, you are truly a jackass!
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, θα καλέσω τον κλειδαρά τώρα.Entáxei, tha kalésou ton klidará tóra.Alright, I will call the locksmith now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry γάιδαρος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γάιδαρος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
