υπνάκος
ypnákosmasculine
The Greek word for nap is υπνάκος (ypnákos).
υπνάκος is a masculine noun meaning a short period of sleep, especially during the day. If you want to express the action of having a nap, you can use the verb ελαφροκοιμάμαι.
Meaning: a short period of sleep, especially during the day (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ypnákos.
Did you know?
- A 'nap' can be described as μια βουτιά στον ύπνο, which literally means 'a dive into sleep'.
- In Greek, the word ύπνος is not just a physical act but is linked to the mythological deity Ύπνος, who is the twin brother of Θάνατος, the personification of death.
- The concept of 'siesta' time in Greece is so vital that many businesses may actually close their doors during these hours, making a 'nap' a collective experience rather than an individual one.
Examples in context
- Ο υπνάκος μου ήταν πολύ ευχάριστος.O ypnákos mou ítan polý efcháristos.My nap was very pleasant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nap” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
