Δευτέρα
Deftéra/ðeˈfte.ɾa/feminine
Monday in Greek is Δευτέρα (Deftéra).
Δευτέρα is a feminine noun used to refer to the day of the week, Monday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on how it is used in a sentence. Use the nominative form Δευτέρα when Monday is the subject. To say 'on Monday', use the accusative case with the feminine definite article, resulting in τη Δευτέρα. If you need to express possession or say 'of Monday', use the genitive form της Δευτέρας.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ðeˈfte.ɾa/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word Δευτέρα shares its root with the English word 'duet', as both come from the Greek word for 'second'.
- The word 'Monday' in English is named after the Moon, but 'Δευτέρα' completely ignores any connection to the Moon or the celestial bodies.
- The word Δευτέρα literally translates to 'the second', as it is a contraction of the phrase 'the second day'.
Examples in context
- Τα λέμε τη Δευτέρα.See you on Monday.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Δευτέρα to mean 'on Monday'.Tatoeba #5583287 by Zeus, translation #2648461 by CK
- Πού θα 'σαι τη Δευτέρα;Where will you be on Monday?Tatoeba #5634181 by Zeus, translation #1810903 by Eldad
- Είδα τον Τομ τη Δευτέρα.I saw Tom on Monday.Tatoeba #5425109 by Zeus, translation #5412618 by CK
- Σήμερα είναι Δευτέρα.Today is Monday.
- Επιστροφή στην εργασία την Δευτέρα.Return to work on Monday.
- 76 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are discussing their work schedule.
- Μαρία MariaΠότε ξεκινάς δουλειά;Póte xekinás douleiá?When do you start work?
- Κώστας KostasΞεκινάω τη Δευτέρα.Xekináo ti Deftéra.I start on Monday.
- Μαρία MariaΘα έχεις χρόνο για καφέ;Tha écheis chróno gia kafé?Will you have time for coffee?
- Κώστας KostasΌχι, η Δευτέρα είναι δύσκολη.Óchi, i Deftéra einai dýskoli.No, Monday is difficult.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monday” translations and entries Δευτέρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Δευτέρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
