λινό
linóneuter
The Greek word for "linen" (the thread or cloth made from flax fiber) is λινό (linó).
λινό refers to the material itself, specifically the textile or thread produced from the flax plant.
Meaning: thread or cloth made from flax fiber (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
linó
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek culture, linen was often associated with the 'foreign' or 'exotic' because it was heavily imported from Egypt, whereas wool was the traditional Greek fabric.
- The root of λινό is shared with the English word 'linseed', as both derive from the name of the flax plant.
- While λινό is the material, if you are looking for the actual plant that produces it, a Greek speaker would use the word λύνον (lynon).
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ επιβεβαιώστε ότι οι πετσέτες είναι από 100% λινάτσα.Please confirm that the towels are 100% linen.
- Βεβαιώνω ότι οι πετσέτες είναι φτιαгμένες από 100% λινάτσα.I confirm that the towels are made of 100% linen.
- Όλο και περισσότερο επιλέγω να αγοράζω ρούχα από λινάτσα, είναι τόσο άνετα!More and more I choose to buy clothes from linen, they are so comfortable!
- Συμφωνώ, το λινάτσο είναι ιδανικό για τη ζέστη του καλοκαιριού.I agree, linen is ideal for the summer heat.
- Αυτό το λινό είναι πολύ δροσερό.Afto to linó einai polý droseró.This linen is very cool.
- Χρειάζομαι ένα λινό πανάφι για το τραπέζι.Chreiázomai éna linó panafí gia to trápezi.I need a linen cloth for the table.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are shopping for home textiles.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕλένη, κοίτα αυτό το λινό σεντόνι.Eléni, kóita aftó to linó sentóni.Eleni, look at this linen sheet.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι όμορφο, αλλά πολύ ακριβό.Eínai ómorfo, allá polý akrivó.It is beautiful, but very expensive.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχει πολύ καλή ποιότητα.Échei polý kalí poiotíta.It has very good quality.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, αλλά ας δούμε κάτι άλλο.Ne, allá as doume káti állo.Yes, but let's look at something else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “linen” translations and entries λινό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
