χτίστης
chtístis
The Greek word for mason is χτίστης (chtístis).
The term χτίστης refers to a person who builds with stone or brick. You may also encounter the related term Τεχνίτης, which is a broader word used to mean a craftsman or an artisan.
Meaning: one who builds with stone or brick (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is χτίστης, while the feminine form for a female mason is χτίστρια. To refer to a group of male masons or a mixed-gender group, use the plural form χτίστες.
How do you pronounce it?
chtístis
Did you know?
- Greek architecture often distinguishes between a χτίστης and a λιθοκόπος, the latter being a specialist who specifically carves or cuts the stone before it is laid.
- In a historical or religious context, you might see the word χτίστης used metaphorically to refer to a 'builder' of a community or even a creator.
- The word χτίστης shares its roots with the Greek word for 'to build' or 'to found', meaning a mason is literally a 'founder' of structures.
Examples in context
- Ο χτίστης φτιάχνει έναν τοίχο.O chtistis ftiachnei enan toicho.The mason is building a wall.
- Ο χτίστης δουλεύει με πέτρες.O chtistis doulevei me petres.The mason works with stones.
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are discussing the renovation of their old house.
- Νίκος NikosΕλένη, βρήκα έναν έμπειρο χτίστη.Eleni, vrika enan empirlo chtisti.Eleni, I found an experienced mason.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι καλός ο χτίστης που βρήκες;Ine kalos o chtistis pou vrikes;Is the mason you found good?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, ο χτίστης είναι πολύ επαγγελματίας.Nai, o chtistis ine poly epaggelimaties.Yes, the mason is very professional.
- Ελένη EleniΤότε ας τον καλέσουμε αύριο.Tote as ton kalesoume avrio.Then let's call him tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry χτίστης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
