σημάδι
simádi/siˈma.ði/
The English word "mark" is translated into Greek as σημάδι (simádi).
σημάδι is used to describe both a physical mark, such as a scratch or a spot and an abstract sign, such as an omen or a symptom.
Meaning: indication for reference or measurement (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of σημάδι is σήμαδια. If you need to express the possessive "of the mark", use the genitive singular form σημάδιου. Note that if you are looking for the proper name "Mark", the formal Greek version is Μάρκος.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced simádi. It consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word σήμα (the root of σημάδι) is the basis for the word 'semantics' in English, which deals with the study of meaning and signs.
- In Greek folk beliefs, certain types of σήμαδια on the body were historically interpreted as marks of a specific spiritual calling.
- The root of σημάδι is the Ancient Greek word σῆμα, which is the same root found in the English word 'semaphore'.
Examples in context
- Κύριε Μάρκο, χαίρομαι πολύ που σας γνωρίζω.Mr. Mark, it is a pleasure to meet you.
- Πώς είσαι, Μαρκάκι μου;How are you, my dear Mark?
- Ένα κακό σημάδι.A bad sign.
- Αυτό το σημάδι είναι στο δέντρο.Afto to simadi einai sto dendro.This mark is on the tree.
- Ένα μικρό σημάδι στο δάπευμα.Ena mikro simadi sto dapiema.A small mark on the floor.
Example conversation
George and Anastasia are measuring a piece of fabric.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού πρέπει να κόψω το ύφασμα;Pou prepei na kopso to yfasma?Where should I cut the fabric?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚόψε ακριβώς στο σημάδι, Γιώργο.Kopse akrivos sto simadi, Giogo.Cut exactly at the mark, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔεν το βλέπω καλά.Den to vlepo kala.I can't see it well.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚοίτα ξανά, είναι εδώ.Koita xana, einai edo.Look again, it is here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry σημάδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σημάδι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
