How to Say "Mr" in Greek - How To Say Guide

κύριος

kýrios/ˈci.ɾi.os/

In Greek, 'mr' is translated as κύριος (kýrios).

The term κύριος is a title used before the surname or full name of a man. Its feminine counterpart is κυρία.

Which one should you use?

While κύριος is the standard title for men, the feminine version of this title is κυρία.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Anatolian Greek, the word Γέρος is used to address older males respectfully.

How does it change in a sentence?

The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use the nominative κύριος when the title is the subject. Use the genitive κυρίου to indicate possession (e.g., 'of Mr.'). Use the accusative κύριο when the title is the direct object of a verb. Use the vocative κύριε when directly addressing a man by name, or when using the word alone to address a man politely, similar to 'sir' in English. The plural form of the title is κύριοι.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of kýrios is /ˈci.ɾi.os/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

Did you know?

While κύριος is used for men, it is also the word used in Greek to refer to 'God' or 'Lord' in a religious context.
The word κύριος does not just mean 'Mister', it originally meant 'one who has power' or 'master'.
The phrase Κύριε ελέησον is used in the Greek Orthodox tradition and translates to 'Lord have mercy'.

Examples in context

Ήρθε ο κύριος Σμιθ.
Mr. Smith came.
This sentence shows κύριος used as the subject.
Tatoeba #5442423 by Zeus, translation #465051 by CN
Ο κύριος Ίτο διδάσκει ιστορία.
Mr Ito teaches history.
Tatoeba #7762686 by eypros, translation #28305 by zvzuibqx
Πρώτος έφτασε η ο κύριος Γκραίη.
Mr. Gray was the first to arrive.
Tatoeba #1870303 by glavkos, translation #11260012 by ddnktr
Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, πώς είστε;
Mr. Papadopoulos, how are you?
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Example conversation

Eleni is a receptionist and Kostas is asking about a visitor.

Ελένη Eleni

Έλατε για τον κύριο Παπαδόπουλο;
Élate gia ton kýrio Papadópoulo;
Are you here for Mr. Papadopoulos?
Κώστας Kostas

Ναι, έχω ένα ραντεβού μαζί του.
Ne, écho éna rantevo̱ mázi tou.
Yes, I have an appointment with him.
Ελένη Eleni

Ο κύριος Παπαδόπουλος σας περιμένει.
O kýrios Papadópoulo̱s sas periménei.
Mr. Papadopoulos is waiting for you.
Κώστας Kostas

Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
Efcharistó polý.
Thank you very much.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry κύριος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries κύριος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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