Λονδίνο
Londíno/lonˈðino/neuter
London in Greek is Λονδίνο (Londíno).
The word Λονδίνο is used as a proper name to refer to the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
Meaning: capital of England and United Kingdom (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Λονδίνο is neuter. Because it is neuter, you use the article το to form the phrase στο Λονδίνο to mean 'in London'. If you need to express the genitive case, such as 'of London', use the form του Λονδίνου.
How do you pronounce it?
Londíno
Did you know?
- While many modern Greek words have ancient roots, the specific spelling Λονδίνο is a relatively recent addition to the Greek lexicon, appearing in records around 1728.
- Greek speakers often group Λονδίνο with other major capitals like Παρίσιο (Paris) and Βερολίνο (Berlin) as part of a specific pattern of ending foreign cities in ο.
- While the word is neuter, Greeks sometimes jokingly treat foreign city names as masculine or feminine in slang to imply different characteristics of the city.
Examples in context
- Πότε ήσουν στο Λονδίνο;When were you in London?This sentence is useful for asking about a past visit to the city using Λονδίνο.Tatoeba #2410024 by mululatv, translation #5684358 by protondonor
- Τι ώρα είναι τώρα στο Λονδίνο;What time is it in London now?This sentence is useful for asking about the current time in the city using Λονδίνο.Tatoeba #5564437 by Zeus, translation #29268 by CN
- Υπάρχουν πολλά πάρκα στο Λονδίνο.There are a lot of parks in London.This sentence is useful for describing the presence of parks in the city using Λονδίνο.Tatoeba #5564428 by Zeus, translation #29299 by CK
- Καλά, πότε πάω στο Λονδίνο. Το ονειρεύομαι!Well, when am I going to London? I'm dreaming about it!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are discussing travel plans.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω να ταξιδέψω στο Λονδίνο φέτος.Thélo na taxidépso sto Londíno fétos.I want to travel to London this year.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι υπέροχη ιδέα, Κυριακή!Eínai ypérochi idéa, Kyriakí!That is a great idea, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις πάει ποτέ στο Λονδίνο, Δημήτρη;Écheis páei poté sto Londíno, Dimítri?Have you ever been to London, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι, αλλά θα ήθελα πολύ να πάω.Óchi, allá tha íthela polý na páo.No, but I would really like to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “london” translations and entries Λονδίνο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
