ανιψιά
anipsiá/a.niˈpsça/feminine
The Greek word for niece is ανιψιά (anipsiá). It is also spelled ανεψιά (anepsiá).
Meaning: fraternal or sororal niece (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ανιψιά | anipsiá | /a.niˈpsça/ | feminine |
| ανεψιά | anepsiá | feminine, alternative form |
The term refers to a fraternal or sororal niece.
Which one should you use?
ανιψιά and ανεψιά are both feminine nouns used to mean niece. ανεψιά is an alternative spelling of ανιψιά.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate possession, such as 'of the niece', use the genitive singular form της ανιψιάς. The plural form for multiple nieces is ανιψιές.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.niˈpsça/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: an-ip-siá.
Did you know?
- When introducing an ανιψιά in a formal setting, Greeks may use the phrase η ανιψιά μου, which literally means 'the niece of me'.
- The word ανιψιά is derived from ανιψιός, meaning 'nephew'. In Greek, the masculine form is the primary root from which the feminine form is created.
- In many Greek families, instead of using the formal word ανιψιά, people often use a diminutive or a nickname to show affection.
Examples in context
- Η ανιψιά είναι κόρη του αδερφού.The niece is the brother's daughter.This sentence is useful for defining the relationship between a niece and a brother using ανιψιά.Tatoeba #3236399 by glavkos, translation #9367348 by Nylez
- Η Αντιγόνη είναι η αγαπημένη μου ανηψιά.Antigone is my beloved niece.
- Η ανιψιά μου είναι πέντε χρονών.I anipsia mou einai pente chronon.My niece is five years old.
- Έχω μια υπέροχη ανιψιά.Echo mia iperochi anipsia.I have a wonderful niece.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Maria are looking at old family photos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοια είναι αυτή η ανιψιά;Poia eínai aftí i anipsiá?Who is this niece?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι η κόρη της αδερφής μου.Eínai i kóri tis aderfís mou.She is my sister's daughter.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ χαριτωμένη.Eínai polý charitoméni.She is very cute.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, η ανιψιά μου είναι υπέροχη.Nai, i anipsiá mou eínai ypérochi.Yes, my niece is wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “niece” translations and entries ανιψιά, ανεψιά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ανιψιά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
