Μάρτιος
Mártios/ˈmaɾ.ti.os/masculine
In Greek, the word for the month of March is Μάρτιος (Mártios). Wiktionary also lists Μάρτης (Mártis).
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μάρτιος | Mártios | /ˈmaɾ.ti.os/ | masculine |
| Μάρτης | Mártis | /ˈmaɾ.tis/ | masculine |
The term refers to the third month of the Gregorian calendar. If you are referring to a musical piece intended for marching, the word used is εμβατήριο.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express possession or to indicate the month of an event (for example, 'of March'), you use the genitive form Μαρτίου. To express 'in March' as a time expression, use the accusative form τον Μάρτιο.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as Mártios. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greece, the month of Μάρτιος is associated with the custom of wearing a red string bracelet, called a 'martirio', to ward off the evil eye.
- The Greek name for the month Μάρτιος shares the exact same root as the Latin 'Martius', which was named after the god Mars.
- While Μάρτιος names the month, the Greek word for a military 'march' is εμβατήριο, which comes from a root meaning 'to step into'.
Examples in context
- Ο αγαπημένος μου μήνας είναι ο Μάρτιος.My favorite month is March.
- Οι εξετάσεις ξεκινούν τον Μάρτιο.The exams start in March.
- Γενέθλια έχεις τον Μάρτη, έτσι;Your birthday is in March, right?
- Πάμε για καφέ τον Μάρτη;Let's go for coffee in March?
- Ο Μάρτιος είναι ο τρίτος μήνας.O Martios einai o tritós mínas.March is the third month.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries Μάρτιος, Μάρτης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Μάρτης, Μάρτιος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
