Εβραίος
Evraíos/evˈɾeos/masculine
The English word 'jew' is translated into Greek as Εβραίος (Evraíos). Wiktionary also lists Εβραία (Evraía) and Ισραηλίτης (Israïlítis).
Meaning: member or descendant of the Jewish people (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Εβραίος | Evraíos | /evˈɾeos/ | masculine |
| Εβραία | Evraía | /evˈɾea/ | feminine |
| Ισραηλίτης | Israïlítis | masculine | |
| Ισραηλίτισσα | Israïlítissa | feminine |
These terms refer to a member or a descendant of the Jewish people.
Which one should you use?
Εβραίος is the standard term for a person of Jewish descent or a member of the Jewish people. Ισραηλίτης is used more in biblical or historical contexts to refer to an Israelite.
How does it change in a sentence?
Εβραία is the feminine form of Εβραίος.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Evraíos and the IPA is /evˈɾeos/.
Did you know?
- The Greek term Εβραίος mirrors the Hebrew concept of 'Ivri', which literally means 'one who crossed over' a border or river.
- In modern Greek political news, you will notice a sharp distinction between Εβραίος, which identifies an ethnic Jew, and Ισραηλίτης, which identifies a citizen of the state of Israel.
- The term Εβραϊκός can carry a connotation of 'high tradition' when describing cultural elements like music or customs.
Examples in context
- Αυτός ο καταστηματάρχης είναι Ιουδαίος.This shopkeeper is a Jew.
- Ο Εβραίος μιλάει πολλές γλώσσες.O Evraíos miláei pollés glósses.The Jew speaks many languages.
- Είναι ένας γνωστός Εβραίος συγγραφέας.Eínai énas gnostós Evraíos syngraféas.He is a well-known Jewish author.
- Ο Εβραίος από το Ισραήλ ήρθε σήμερα.O Evraíos apó to Israíl írthe símera.The Jew from Israel arrived today.
Example conversation
Elena and Dimitris are discussing a historical book.
- Ελένη EleniΔιάβασες το βιβλίο για τον Εβραίος αυτόν;Diávase to vivlío gia ton Evraíos aftón?Did you read the book about this Jew?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, η ιστορία του είναι συγκινητική.Nai, i istoría tou eínai synkinitikí.Yes, his story is touching.
- Ελένη EleniΠού γεννήθηκε ο συγγραφέας;Poú genníthike o syggraféas?Where was the author born?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΓεννήθηκε στην Πολωνία.Genníthike stin Polonía.He was born in Poland.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jew” translations and entries Εβραίος, Εβραία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
