λίμνη
límni/ˈli.mni/feminine
The Greek word for lake is λίμνη (límni).
The word refers to a body of water.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
λίμνη is a feminine noun. Its genitive singular form is της λίμνης (of the lake), and its plural form is λίμνες (lakes).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈli.mni/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word λίμνη is the root of the English word 'limnology', which is the scientific study of inland waters.
- The Greek word λίμνη is used in the name of the 'Lake of Fire' in some Greek translations of the New Testament, where it represents a metaphysical abyss.
- Unlike English, where 'lake' is almost always a noun, the Greek root λιμν- appears in various adjectives describing swampy or marshy terrain.
Examples in context
- Δεν πήγε στη λίμνη.He didn't go to the lake.This sentence shows the use of λίμνη in a negative context.Tatoeba #5398670 by Zeus, translation #4487180 by carlosalberto
- Η λίμνη είναι πολύ βαθιά.The lake is very deep.This sentence uses λίμνη to describe the depth of the lake.Tatoeba #2866879 by glavkos, translation #482141 by CK
- Αυτή η λίμνη είναι βαθιά.This lake is deep.This sentence uses λίμνη to specify a particular lake.Tatoeba #5605531 by Zeus, translation #59351 by CK
- Υπάρχει μια μεγάλη λίμνη κοντά στην πόλη.There is a large lake near the city.
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are planning a trip to the mountains.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλεις να πάμε στη λίμνη το Σαββατοκύριακο;Théleis na páme sti límni to Savvatokýriako?Do you want to go to the lake this weekend?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η λίμνη είναι πολύ όμορφη αυτή την εποχή.Nai, i límni eínai polý ómorfi aftí tin epokhí.Yes, the lake is very beautiful this time of year.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορούμε να κολυμπήσουμε στη λίμνη;Boroúme na kolymbísoume sti límni?Can we swim in the lake?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, το νερό της λίμνης είναι ζεστό.Nai, to neró tis límnis eínai zestó.Yes, the water of the lake is warm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lake” translations and entries λίμνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
