θαύμα
thávma/ˈθavma/neuter
The Greek word for miracle is θαύμα (thávma).
θαύμα is a noun used to describe a wonderful event that is attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter noun θαύμα can be changed into other forms depending on its role in a sentence: use the plural form θαύματα for miracles, and use the genitive singular form θαύματος to express the idea of 'of a miracle' (indicating possession or relation).
Did you know?
- The word θαύμα is the root of the English word 'thaumaturgy', which refers to the practice of performing miracles or magic.
- In some Greek idioms, the phrase κάνω θαύματα is used to describe a medicine or a beauty product that works exceptionally well, even if no magic is involved.
- In Greek Orthodox culture, a 'miracle-working' icon is called θαυματουργικό, turning the noun θαύμα into an adjective describing a physical object.
Examples in context
- Αυτή η ιατρική ανακάλυψη είναι ένα θαύμα!This medical discovery is a miracle!
- Είναι ένα πραγματικό θαύμα.Einai ena pragmatiko thauma.It is a real miracle.
- Το θαύμα συνέβη το βράδυ.To thauma sinevi to brady.The miracle happened at night.
- Περιμένουμε ένα θαύμα.Perimenoume ena thauma.We are waiting for a miracle.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are discussing a lucky recovery.
- Νίκος NikosΠώς είναι η υγεία του πατέρα σου;Pos einai i ygeia tou patera sou?How is your father's health?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ καλύτερα, είναι ένα θαύμα!Einai poly kalitera, einai ena thavma!He is much better, it is a miracle!
- Νίκος NikosΧαίρομαι πολύ για αυτό.Heiramo poly gia auto.I am very happy about that.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕμείς κιόλας δεν το πιστεύουμε.Emeis kioilas den to pistevoume.We can't believe it either.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations and entries θαύμα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θαύμα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
