How to Say "Knowledge" in Greek

γνώση

gnósi/ˈɣno.si/feminine

In Greek, the word for knowledge is γνώση (gnósi).

γνώση is the most general and standard term for knowledge, referring to the total amount of what is known or the product of learning.

Meaning: total of what is known, product of learning (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

γνώση is a feminine noun.

The word is pronounced /ˈɣno.si/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.

The prefix 'γνω-' is also the ancestor of the English word 'ignore', which historically meant 'not to know' or 'to be unaware' of something.
Greek uses different words for 'knowledge' depending on whether it is theoretical γνώση or practical skill, which is often called τεχνή.
The Greek word for 'knowledge' shares the same root as γνώμη, which means 'opinion' or 'judgment', suggesting that in Greek thought, knowledge and judgment are closely linked.

Ο υπολογιστής παίζει σημαντικό ρόλο στη γνώση.
The computer plays an important role in gaining knowledge.
This sentence shows how the word γνώση is used in the context of a computer's role in gaining knowledge.
Tatoeba #4299149 by glavkos, translation #9685355 by Nylez
Η γνώση είναι δύναμη.
Knowledge is power.
Tatoeba #1339782 by enteka, translation #277046 by LowMemory
Η γνώση μας απελευθερώνει και μας κάνει καλύτερους ανθρώπους.
Knowledge sets us free and makes us better people.
Tatoeba #12057557 by carlosalberto, translation #4238256 by gorkaazk
Επιζητούμε πάντα να αποκτήσουμε νέα γνώση.
We always strive to acquire new knowledge.
Η σοφία συνοδεύεται από τη γνώση.
Wisdom accompanies knowledge.

Nikos and Eleni are discussing a university course.

Νίκος Nikos

Έχεις αρκετή γνώση για το μάθημα αυτό;
Écheis arketí gnósi gia to máthima aftó?
Do you have enough knowledge for this course?
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, αλλά θέλω να αποκτήσω περισσότερη γνώση.
Nai, allá thélo na apoktíso perissóteri gnósi.
Yes, but I want to gain more knowledge.
Νίκος Nikos

Μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις λοιπόν, Ελένη.
Boreís na me voithíseis loipón, Eléni.
You can help me then, Eleni.
Ελένη Eleni

Βεβαίως, Νίκο, θα μοιραστώ τη γνώση μου.
Veveaíos, Níko, tha moirastó ti gnósi mou.
Of course, Nikos, I will share my knowledge.

Sources

Wiktionary, “knowledge” translations and entries γνώση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries γνώση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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