χαρτί
chartí/xaɾˈti/neuter
The Greek word for "paper" is χαρτί (chartí).
Meaning: sheet material (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
χαρτί is a neuter noun. To refer to multiple sheets of paper, use the plural form χαρτιά. When you need to indicate possession or what something is composed of (for example, "of paper"), use the genitive singular form χαρτιού.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /xaɾˈti/ (chartí).
Did you know?
- Greek has a specific term χαρτιά used for the official documents required for a visa or residency, often used in the phrase τα χαρτιά μου to mean 'my legal status'.
- The word χαρτί is a diminutive form of the Ancient Greek χάρτης. This means the modern word literally describes a 'little piece of paper'.
- While 'paper' is a simple noun, the Greek term for 'newspaper' is εφημερίδα, which uses a completely different root than χαρτί.
Examples in context
- Το χαρτί είναι λευκό.Paper is white.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the χαρτί.Tatoeba #5554023 by Zeus, translation #609679 by kroko
- Αυτοί έκαψαν το χαρτί.They burned the paper.This sentence is useful for describing the action of burning the χαρτί.Tatoeba #2633004 by Zeus, translation #2633001 by CK
- Το χαρτί καίγεται εύκολα.Paper burns easily.This sentence is useful for describing how easily the χαρτί burns.Tatoeba #2691105 by Zeus, translation #263346 by CK
- ένα φύλλο χαρτίA sheet of paper
- Φυσικά, έχω ένα χαρτί εδώ.Of course, I have a paper here.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are preparing to write a letter.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις ένα κομμάτι χαρτί;Echeis ena kommati charti?Do you have a piece of paper?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι.Nai, einai pano sto trapezi.Yes, it is on the table.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔώσε μου το χαρτί, παρακαλώ.Dose mou to charti, parakalo.Give me the paper, please.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΟρίστε, ορίστε το χαρτί.Oriste, oriste to charti.Here you go, here is the paper.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paper” translations and entries χαρτί, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χαρτί, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
