Ιούνιος
Ioúnios/iˈu.ni.os/masculine
The Greek word for June is Ιούνιος (Ioúnios). It is also spelled Ιούνης (Ioúnis). Wiktionary also lists Θεριστής (Theristís).
Meaning: sixth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ιούνιος | Ioúnios | /iˈu.ni.os/ | masculine |
| Ιούνης | Ioúnis | /iˈu.nis/ | masculine, alternative form |
| Θεριστής | Theristís | masculine |
This word refers to the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Which one should you use?
Ιούνιος is the standard spelling, while Ιούνης is an alternative spelling. Additionally, Θεριστής is a masculine form used to refer to the month.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name of the month is a masculine noun. To express the phrase 'of June', use the genitive form Ιουνίου.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ioúnios. It is pronounced /iˈu.ni.os/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term Θεριστής literally translates to 'the reaper', personifying the month as a worker in the fields.
- The name Ιούνιος is actually a borrowed word from Latin, rather than a native Greek word from antiquity.
- Greek speakers often use the more casual Ιούνης in spoken conversation, while Ιούνιος is reserved for formal writing and official documents.
Examples in context
- Η συνάντησή μας είναι προγραμματισμένη για τον Ιούνιο.Our meeting is scheduled for June.
- Πηγαίνουμε διακοπές τον Ιούνη;Are we going on vacation in June?
- Ο Ιούνιος είναι ο έκτος μήνας.O Ioúnios eínai o éktos mínas.June is the sixth month.
- Ο Ιούνιος θα είναι πολύ ζεστός.O Ioúnios tha eínai polý zestós.June will be very hot.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are planning a summer trip.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠότε θα πάμε διακοπές;Pote tha pame diakopes?When will we go on vacation?
- Νίκος NikosΠιστεύω ότι ο Ιούνιος είναι η καλύτερη εποχή.Pistevo oti o Iounios einai i kalyteri epochi.I think June is the best time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, δεν έχει πολλή κίνηση.Echeis dikio, den echei polli kinisi.You are right, there isn't much traffic.
- Νίκος NikosΤότε θα κλείσω τα εισιτήρια τώρα.Tote tha kleiso ta isitiria tora.Then I will book the tickets now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “June” translations and entries Ιούνιος, Ιούνης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ιούνιος, θεριστής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
