μακρύς
makrýs
The English word 'long' is translated into Greek as μακρύς (makrýs) when referring to physical distance.
μακρύς is an adjective used to describe something that has much distance from one point to another. For describing a long duration of time, you would use the adverb πολύ. Additionally, the verb λαχταρώ can be used in contexts related to longing or aspiring.
Meaning: having much distance from one point to another (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective μακρύς changes its ending based on the gender of the noun it describes: μακρύ (masculine/neuter) and μακρή (feminine).
How do you pronounce it?
makrýs
Did you know?
- The word μακρύς shares an ancient-style connection to the concept of 'increasing', as it stems from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to increase'.
- The root of μακρύς is also found in the word μακροπρόθεσμος, which describes someone who is 'far-sighted' or patient in their planning.
- The adjective μακρύς can be used to describe a person's nose without the negative or judgmental nuance that 'long nose' sometimes carries in English.
Examples in context
- Ο δρόμος είναι μακρύς.The road is long.This sentence shows how to use μακρύς to describe the length of a road.Tatoeba #1401848 by enteka, translation #370546 by saeb
- Ο δρόμος όπου μένει είναι μακρύς και στενός.The street where she lives is long and narrow.This sentence demonstrates using μακρύς alongside another adjective to describe a street.Tatoeba #11543571 by carlosalberto, translation #11543537 by carlosalberto
- Ένα μακρύ ταξίδιA long journey
- Ένα μεγάλο ποτάμιA long river
- Το μεγάλο, μακρύ τραίνοThe big, long train
- Ο ποταμός είναι πολύ μακρύς.O potamós eínai polý makrýs.The river is very long.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are looking at a map for their walk.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι μακρύς ο δρόμος για το πάρκο;Einai makrýs o drómos gia to párko?Is the road to the park long?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, είναι πολύ κοντά.Óchi, einai polý kontá.No, it is very close.
- Νίκος NikosΤότε θα πάμε με τα πόδια.Tóte tha páme me ta pódia.Then we will go on foot.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, είναι η καλύτερη επιλογή.Nai, einai i kalýterí epilogí.Yes, it is the best choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “long” translations and entries μακρύς, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μακρύς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
