Οκτώβριος
Októvrios/oˈkto.vɾi.os/masculine
October in Greek is Οκτώβριος (Októvrios). It is also spelled Οκτώβρης (Októvris).
Meaning: tenth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Οκτώβριος | Októvrios | /oˈkto.vɾi.os/ | masculine |
| Οκτώβρης | Októvris | /oˈkto.vɾis/ | masculine, alternative form |
The word refers to the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar. In Greek, months are masculine nouns and are typically preceded by the definite article ο when used as a subject or in general statements, such as in ο Οκτώβριος.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you need to indicate possession or 'of October', use the genitive form του Οκτωβρίου. If October is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form τον Οκτώβριο.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /oˈkto.vɾi.os/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of Οκτώβριος contains the Greek number 'eight', even though it is the tenth month.
- Even though it is a Greek word, Οκτώβριος is actually a learned borrowing from the Latin 'October' rather than a native Greek word.
- While the official name is Οκτώβριος, you might hear the shorter, more colloquial form Οκτώβρης in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Επόμενος μήνας θα είναι ο Οκτώβριος.Next month will be October.This sentence uses Οκτώβριος to talk about the upcoming month.Tatoeba #2836337 by glavkos, translation #9433200 by Nylez
- Ο Οκτώβριος είναι ο αγαπημένος μήνας του Τομ.October is Tom's favorite month.This sentence uses Οκτώβριος to identify a favorite month.Tatoeba #7780559 by eypros, translation #7780246 by CK
- Με χαρά περιμένω τον Οκτώβρη για τις διακοπές μου!I'm looking forward to October for my vacation!
- Ο Οκτώβριος είναι ένας υπέροχος μήνας.O Oktovrios einai enas yperochos mēnas.October is a wonderful month.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “october” translations and entries Οκτώβριος, Οκτώβρης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Οκτώβρης, Οκτώβριος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
