Μάγια
Mágia
The English word "maya" is translated into Greek as Μάγια (Mágia).
This noun refers to the Maya civilization.
Meaning: civilization (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Mágia.
Did you know?
- The Greek word μάγια can also refer to a type of mesh or chainmail, borrowed from the French word 'maille'.
- The word μάγος originally referred to the Zoroastrian priests of ancient Persia before it became associated with 'magic'.
- In Greek, the word Μάγια can also mean 'magic' or 'sorcery' depending on the context and accentuation, which might confuse a traveler expecting only a historical term.
Examples in context
- Θα βγούμε για καφέ, Μαία;Shall we go for coffee, Maya?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a museum exhibition.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίδες την έκθεση για τη Μάγια;Eídes tin éxthesi gia ti Mágia?Did you see the exhibition about the Maya?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, Δημήτρη, πότε ξεκινάει;Óchi, Dimítri, póte xekináei?No, Dimitris, when does it start?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΞεκινάει αύριο το πρωί.Xekináei ávrio to proí.It starts tomorrow morning.
- Μαρία MariaΤότε θα πάμε μαζί, Μαρία.Tóte tha páme mazí, María.Then we will go together, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μάγια, CC BY-SA 4.0.
