How to Say “Mother and Father” in Greek

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γονείς
goneís
The Greek phrase for "mother and father" is γονείς (goneís).
The term refers to the parents of a person.

How do you pronounce it?

goneís

Did you know?

  • The word γονείς is the root of the English word 'gonad', which refers to the reproductive organs.
  • If you are talking about 'step-parents' in Greek, you do not just add a prefix to γονείς, but often use the word δεύτερος (second) to describe them.
  • The Greek word for 'parents' is grammatically masculine in the plural, even though it describes both a mother and a father.

Examples in context

  • Οι γονείς μου είναι εδώ.
    Oi goneís mou eínai edó.
    My parents are here.
  • Πρέπει να τηλεφωνήσω στους γονείς μου.
    Prépei na tilefoníso stous goneís mou.
    I need to call my parents.
  • Οι γονείς της είναι πολύ καλοί.
    Oi goneís tis eínai polý kalói.
    Her parents are very kind.

Example conversation

Nikos and Maria are talking about a family visit.

  1. Νίκος Nikos

    Θα δεις τους γονείς μου;
    Tha deís tous goneís mou;
    Will you see my parents?
  2. Μαρία Maria

    Ναι, θέλω πολύ να τους γνωρίσω.
    Ne, thélo polý na tous gnoríso.
    Yes, I really want to meet them.
  3. Νίκος Nikos

    Οι γονείς μου θα είναι χαρούμενοι.
    Oi goneís mou tha eínai charoúmenoi.
    My parents will be happy.
  4. Μαρία Maria

    Επίσης, οι γονείς μου περιμένουν νέα.
    Epísis, oi goneís mou periménoun néa.
    Also, my parents are waiting for news.
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