περισσότερο
perissótero
The English phrase "more" is translated into Greek as περισσότερο (perissótero).
περισσότερο is used to indicate a greater amount or degree of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form περισσότερο is the neuter form used as an adverb to mean "to a greater extent" (for example, "to work more"). However, it can change gender to περισσότερος (masculine) or περισσότερη (feminine) when it functions as an adjective to modify a noun. To express "more than" in a comparison, use the combination περισσότερο από followed by the noun or pronoun.
How do you pronounce it?
perissótero
Did you know?
- The word περισσότερο is built from the root περί, which can mean 'around' or 'about', suggesting a sense of 'going around' or 'extending beyond' a certain limit.
- In casual Greek, people often drop the 'περισσότερο' and simply use the word ακόμα (still/more) to express a desire for more of something, such as food or drink.
- Greek speakers often use the phrase όλο και περισσότερο to express a continuing increase. This translates literally to 'all and more', functioning like the English phrase 'more and more'.
Examples in context
- Πρέπει να εργαστείς περισσότερο.You should work more.This sentence shows how to use περισσότερο to express doing an action to a greater extent.Tatoeba #4462724 by glavkos, translation #4646745 by pinkmpnster
- Πρέπει να γυμνάζομαι περισσότερο.I need to exercise more.This sentence illustrates the use of περισσότερο regarding the amount of exercise.Tatoeba #6685112 by NonMiDestar, translation #2361651 by CK
- Εσύ δούλεψες περισσότερο από μένα.You worked more than me.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase to compare two people.Tatoeba #3576105 by glavkos, translation #9941205 by Nylez
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are discussing their coffee order.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις περισσότερο γάλα στον καφέ σου;Thelis perissotero gala ston kafe sou?Do you want more milk in your coffee?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, παρακαλώ, λίγο περισσότερο.Ne, parakalo, ligo perissotero.Yes, please, a little more.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα φέρω περισσότερο γάλα τώρα.Tha fero perissotero gala tora.I will bring more milk now.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Κυριακή!Efcharisto poly, Kyriaki!Thank you very much, Kyriaki!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry περισσότερο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
