άνδρας
ándras/ˈan.ðɾas/masculine
The Greek word for man is άνδρας (ándras).
άνδρας is a masculine noun used to refer to an adult male human. It is distinct from άνθρωπος, which refers to a human being regardless of gender.
Meaning: adult male human (noun)
Which one should you use?
While άνδρας refers specifically to an adult male, use άνθρωπος when you want to refer to the genus Homo or a human being in general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The colloquial term Τύπος is widely used throughout Greece, including the islands and coastal regions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word άνδρας changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is άνδρες, and the word changes to άνδρα when it functions as the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈan.ðɾas/. It has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Modern Greek, the word άνδρας is used not only for a male human but also specifically to mean 'husband'.
- The colloquial term Τύπος literally translates to 'Type', but when used to refer to a man, it functions like saying 'the guy' in English.
- The word άνδρας is related to the ancient Greek word ανδρεία, which means 'courage' or 'manliness'.
Examples in context
- Ο άνδρας είναι νέος.The man is young.This sentence uses άνδρας to describe a young man.Tatoeba #3154142 by Zeus, translation #3100436 by Alkrasnov
- Ένας άνδρας που τρέχει ξωπίσω από ένα σκύλο δεν είναι ούτε το μισό τόσο γελοίος όσο ένας άνδρας που τρέχει ξωπίσω από μια γυναίκα.A man who runs after a dog is not half as ridiculous as a man who runs after a woman.This sentence uses άνδρας to compare two different men.Tatoeba #2412935 by mululatv, translation #9711129 by Nylez
- Αυτός ο νεαρός άνδρας έχει μπλε μαλλιά.This young man has blue hair.Tatoeba #11810524 by carlosalberto, translation #464232 by lukaszpp
- Ο σεβασμένος άντρας πρέπει να δείχνει αξιοπρέπεια και ευγένεια.The respected man should display dignity and courtesy.
- Είναι ένας συνηθισμένος τύπος που προσπαθεί πάντα να βοηθήσει.He's a regular guy who always tries to help.
- Αυτός ο τύπος είναι πραγματικά ένας μάγκας, ξέρει πώς να τα βγάλει πέρα.This guy is truly a tough one, he knows how to handle things.
- Ο νεαρός άνδρας παρουσίασε μια ενδιαφέρουσα διάλεξη.The young man delivered an interesting lecture.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are looking at a photo of a relative.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠοιος είναι αυτός ο άνδρας στη φωτογραφία;Poios einai aftos o andras sti fotografia?Who is this man in the photo?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι ο θείος μου, ο Νίκος.Einai o theios mou, o Nikos.He is my uncle, Nikos.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ ευγενικός άνδρας.Einai poly evgenikos andras.He is a very polite man.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι έτσι με όλους.Nai, einai etsi me olous.Yes, he is like that with everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “man” translations and entries άνδρας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
