νέα
néa
The English word "news" is translated into Greek as νέα (néa).
νέα refers to reports of current events. It can also function as the neuter plural form of the adjective νέος, meaning "new things". When you want to say you are receiving or finding out news, you can use the verb μαθαίνω, which means "to learn".
Meaning: reports of current events (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
νέα is a neuter plural noun. Because it is plural, it must be used with the neuter plural article τα, forming the phrase τα νέα for "the news".
How do you pronounce it?
néa
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the singular article το with νέα (e.g., το νέα). While "news" is uncountable in English and often treated as singular, in Greek it is always plural, so you must use the plural article τα.
Did you know?
- While νέα means 'news', the Greek word for a newspaper is εφημερίδα, which derives from the word for 'daily'.
- In ancient Greek, the root of νέα was used to describe 'new' things that were physically fresh, such as newly harvested crops.
- In Greek, if you are 'learning' news using μαθαίνω, it can also mean you are studying a subject in school.
Examples in context
- Όλοι ξέρουν τα νέα.Everybody knows the news.This sentence demonstrates the use of νέα.Tatoeba #5518127 by Zeus, translation #40408 by Eldad
- Τα νέα με χαροποίησαν.The news made me happy.This sentence shows how νέα can be the subject that causes an emotion.Tatoeba #5656940 by Zeus, translation #50107 by CK
- Τα νέα τον χαροποίησαν.The news made him happy.Tatoeba #5656938 by Zeus, translation #45234 by CK
- Παρακολουθείτε τις ειδήσεις κάθε βράδυ;Do you watch the news every evening?
- Ο παρουσιαστής μεταφέρει πάντα τις πιο πρόσφατες ειδήσεις.The presenter always delivers the latest news.
- Διάβασες τα νέα της ημέρας;Did you read today's news?
- Δημοσιεύθηκαν τα νέα από την Πρωθυπουργία.The news from the Prime Minister's Office was published.
- Μετά τις διακοπές θα έχουμε περισσότερα νέα να ανταλλάξουμε.After the holidays, we'll have more news to share.
- Έμαθα τις ειδήσεις από τον κολλητό μου.I learned the news from my friend.
- Ακούστε τι έχουμε εδώ! Είναι ευχάριστα νέα!Listen to what we have here! It's good news!
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Example conversation
Two friends meeting for coffee.
- Ελένη EleniΈχεις κάποια νέα για τη δουλειά;Écheis kápia néa gia ti douleiá?Do you have any news about the job?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι, περιμένω ακόμα το τηλέφωνα.Óchi, periméno akóma to tiléfona.No, I am still waiting for the call.
- Ελένη EleniΕλπίζω να είναι καλά τα νέα!Elpízo na eínai kalá ta néa!I hope the news will be good!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Ελένη.Efcharistó, Eléni.Thank you, Eleni.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry νέα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
