How to Say “Newspaper” in Greek

εφημερίδα
efimerída/e.fi.meˈri.ða/feminine
The Greek word for newspaper is εφημερίδα (efimerída).
εφημερίδα is a feminine noun used to refer to a newspaper publication.
Meaning: publication (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of εφημερίδα is εφημερίδες. To say "of the newspaper", use the genitive singular form της εφημερίδας.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /e.fi.meˈri.ða/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: efimerída.

Did you know?

  • In English, the word 'ephemeral' comes from the same Ancient Greek root as εφημερίδα, though in English it describes something fleeting rather than a daily publication.
  • In Greece, it is a common custom for people to read the εφημερίδα in a traditional coffee house while engaging in long political debates.
  • Greek has a specific word for a 'kiosk', the small street-side stalls where most people traditionally buy their εφημερίδα.

Examples in context

  • Πού 'ναι η εφημερίδα;
    Where's the newspaper?
    Tatoeba #5496446 by Zeus, translation #269383 by CK
  • Πού είναι η εφημερίδα;
    Where is the newspaper?
    Tatoeba #5496447 by Zeus, translation #387708 by Mouseneb
  • Ο Τομ διαβάζει εφημερίδα.
    Tom is reading a newspaper.
    Tatoeba #5368678 by Zeus, translation #3413284 by CK
  • Παρακαλώ, μπορώ να αγοράσω μια εφημερίδα;
    Excuse me, can I buy a newspaper?
  • Η εφημερίδα σας έρχεται αύριο το πρωί.
    Your newspaper will arrive tomorrow morning.
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Example conversation

Nikos and Kyriaki are sitting at a cafe.

  1. Νίκος Nikos

    Θέλεις μια εφημερίδα;
    Thelis mia efimerida;
    Do you want a newspaper?
  2. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Ναι, ευχαριστώ πολύ.
    Ne, efcharisto poli.
    Yes, thank you very much.
  3. Νίκος Nikos

    Ποια εφημερίδα προτιμάς;
    Pia efimerida protimas;
    Which newspaper do you prefer?
  4. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Μπορείς να μου φέρεις την τοπική;
    Boris na mou feris tin topiki;
    Can you bring me the local one?

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