κανονικός
kanonikós/kanoniˈkos/
The English word 'normal' is translated into Greek as κανονικός (kanonikós).
κανονικός is used as an adjective to mean 'usual' or 'ordinary'.
Meaning: usual, ordinary (adj)
Which one should you use?
The synonym Συνηθισμένος can also be used to mean 'ordinary' or 'usual'. To express the opposite, 'abnormal', you would use Ανώμαλος and for 'deviation', use Εκτροπή.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, κανονικός changes its form to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: κανονική is the feminine singular form, κανονικό is the neuter singular form, κανονικοί is the masculine plural form, κανονικές is the feminine plural form and κανονικά is the neuter plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kanoniˈkos/ (kanonikós).
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, κανονικά is often used as an adverb meaning 'normally' or 'usually', but it can also function as a confirmation meaning 'of course' or 'definitely'.
- The root word κανών originally referred to a straight rod or a measuring stick used by ancient craftsmen.
- In a musical context, the word κανόνας refers to a 'canon', a piece of music where a melody is played and then imitated by another voice after a short delay.
Examples in context
- Ο ασθενής έχει κανονική αρτηριακή πίεση.The patient has normal blood pressure.
- Το κρύο είναι φυσιολογικό για αυτήν την εποχή.The cold is normal for this season.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are discussing a new schedule.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι αυτός ο κανονικός χρόρος;Einai autos o kanonikos chros?Is this the normal time?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, Αναστασία, είναι ο ίδιος.Nai, Anastasia, einai o idios.Yes, Anastasia, it is the same.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝόμιζα ότι είχε αλλάξει.Nomiza oti eiche allaxi.I thought it had changed.
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, Νίκος είμαι εγώ, όλα είναι κανονικά.Ochi, Nikos eimai ego, ola einai kanonika.No, it's me, Nikos, everything is normal.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry κανονικός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κανονικός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
