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.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are sitting at a cafe.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλεις μια εφημερίδα;Thelis mia efimerida;Do you want a newspaper?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ευχαριστώ πολύ.Ne, efcharisto poli.Yes, thank you very much.
- Νίκος NikosΠοια εφημερίδα προτιμάς;Pia efimerida protimas;Which newspaper do you prefer?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜπορείς να μου φέρεις την τοπική;Boris na mou feris tin topiki;Can you bring me the local one?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “newspaper” translations and entries εφημερίδα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εφημερίδα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.