ελευθερία
elefthería/e.le.fθeˈɾi.a/feminine
The English word 'liberty' is translated into Greek as ελευθερία (elefthería).
ελευθερία is a feminine noun used to describe the condition of being free.
Meaning: condition of being free (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ελευθερία can be used in several forms. The plural form is οι ελευθερίες, meaning 'the liberties'. To indicate possession or the phrase 'of liberty', use the genitive form ελευθερίας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /e.le.fθeˈɾi.a/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ελευθερία shares a root with the adjective ελεύθερος, which is used not only for political freedom but also to say a person is 'single' or 'unmarried'.
- The Greek National Anthem is known as the Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν, which means 'Hymn to Liberty'. It is one of the longest national anthems in the world with 159 stanzas.
- While ελευθερία sounds poetic and high-minded, the related word λευτεριά is frequently used in folk songs to describe a rebellious or wild spirit.
Examples in context
- Το άγαλμα της Ελευθερίας στη Νέα Υόρκη δημιουργήθηκε από γερμανικό τσιμέντο.The Statue of Liberty in New York was created from German cement.This sentence is useful for seeing how to refer to the specific proper noun 'Ελευθερίας' in the context of the Statue of Liberty.Tatoeba #2454086 by mululatv, translation #9231780 by Nylez
- Ο Εθνικός Ύμνος της Ελλάδας είναι ο «Ύμνος στην Ελευθερία».The National Anthem of Greece is the "Hymn to Liberty".This sentence shows how the word is used in the title of the Greek National Anthem.Tatoeba #11596118 by carlosalberto, translation #11596117 by carlosalberto
- Ο αγώνας για την ελευθερία κράτησε χρόνια, αλλά ο λαός δεν παραιτήθηκε.The struggle for liberty lasted years, but the people never gave up
- Όλοι αξίζουν ελευθερία και ίσα δικαιώματα.Everyone deserves liberty and equal rights
- Η ελευθερία είναι πολύτιμη.I elefthería eínai polýtīmi.Liberty is precious.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are discussing their values.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓια σένα, τι σημαίνει η ελευθερία;Gia séna, ti simánei i elefthería;For you, what does liberty mean?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣημαίνει να μπορώ να ταξιδεύω όπου θέλω.Simánei na boró na taxidévó ópou thélo.It means being able to travel wherever I want.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣυμφωνώ, αυτός είναι ο ορισμός της ελευθερίας.Symfonó, aftós eínai o orismós tis eleftherías.I agree, that is the definition of liberty.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι το κλειδί για μια χαρούμενη ζωή.Eínai to klidí gia mia charoúmeni zoí.It is the key to a happy life.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liberty” translations and entries ελευθερία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
