εκδήλωση
ekdílosi/ekˈði.lo.si/
The English phrase manifestation is translated into Greek as εκδήλωση (ekdílosi).
While εκδήλωση translates to manifestation, in modern Greek it is most commonly used to refer to a public event, a demonstration or a rally, rather than a spiritual or abstract manifestation.
Meaning: the act or process of becoming manifest (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the prefix εκ- meaning out or forth and the noun δήλωση meaning declaration or statement.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural genitive form εκδηλώσεων is used to mean 'of manifestations' or 'of events'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ekˈði.lo.si/. The stressed syllable is the second of four syllables: ek-DÍ-lo-si.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word εκδήλωση has been heavily influenced by the French word 'manifestation', which is why it carries the specific meaning of a public event or demonstration.
- The Greek language distinguishes between a 'manifestation' as a public event εκδήλωση and a 'manifestation' as a symptom of a disease, which uses a different term entirely.
- The prefix εκ- in εκδήλωση mirrors the 'ex-' in English words like 'exit' or 'export', both originating from the idea of moving something 'out'.
Examples in context
- Αυτό είναι μια εκδήλωση του ταλέντου της.Afto einai mia ekdilosi tou talentou tis.This is a manifestation of her talent.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a psychological study.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠώς εξηγείς αυτή την εκδήλωση συμπεριφοράς;Pós exigéis autí tin ekdílosi symperiforás?How do you explain this manifestation of behavior?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝομίζω ότι είναι μια αντίδραση στο στρες.Nomízo óti eínai mia antídrasi sto stres.I think it is a reaction to stress.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, είναι μια κλασική εκδήλωση φόβου.Symfonó, eínai mia klassikí ekdílosi fóvou.I agree, it is a classic manifestation of fear.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις δίκιο, Γιώργο.Écheis díkio, Giórgo.You are right, Giorgos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “manifestation” translations and entries εκδήλωση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εκδήλωση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
