φύση
fýsifeminine
The English word "nature" is translated into Greek as φύση (fýsi).
φύση refers to the physical natural world and its order. Like in English, it is also used in an abstract or metaphorical sense to describe the inherent character or essence of a person or a thing.
Meaning: the natural world and its order (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
φύση is a feminine noun. When you want to say "of nature", use the genitive form της φύσης. When φύση is the direct object of a verb, it takes the accusative form τη φύση.
How do you pronounce it?
fýsi
Did you know?
- The English word 'physics' shares the same root as φύση, coming from the Ancient Greek concept of studying the natural world.
- In a philosophical context, the term φύσις was used by Pre-Socratic philosophers to debate whether the world is governed by order or chaos.
- The concept of 'natural law' in Greek is expressed as φυσικό δίκαιο, linking the concept of 'nature' directly to legal and moral principles.
Examples in context
- Θέλω να γίνω φωτογράφος της φύσης.I want to be a nature photographer.This sentence shows how to use φύση when talking about a nature photographer.Tatoeba #2665813 by Zeus, translation #2590308 by CM
- Ποια είναι η φύση του προβλήματός σας;What's the nature of your problem?This sentence demonstrates the use of φύση when asking about the essence or character of a problem.Tatoeba #5530540 by Zeus, translation #3738139 by CK
- Ενδιαφέρομαι πολύ για τα ζώα και την προστασία της φύσης.I'm very interested in animals and nature protection.This sentence illustrates using φύση in the context of environmental protection.Tatoeba #2410479 by mululatv, translation #9688757 by Nylez
- Η φύση της Ελλάδας είναι μοναδική.The nature of Greece is unique.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are taking a walk in the forest.
- Ελένη EleniΜου αρέσει πολύ η ηρεμία της φύσης.Mou arései polý i iremía tis fýsis.I really love the peace of nature.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, Ελένη, είναι πολύ χαροKeyEvent.Écheis díkio, Eléni, eínai polý charopoiitiko.You are right, Eleni, it is very rewarding.
- Ελένη EleniΠρέπει να προσέχουμε περισσότερο τη φύση.Prépei na proséchoume perissótero ti fýsi.We must take more care of nature.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, Γιώργος θα κάνει τα πάντα για αυτό.Symfonó, Giórgos tha kánei ta pánta gia aftó.I agree, Giorgos will do everything for that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nature” translations and entries φύση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries φύση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
