How to Say “Paradise” in Greek

παράδεισος
parádeisos/paˈra.ði.sos/
The Greek word for "paradise" is παράδεισος (parádeisos).
παράδεισος refers to a very pleasant place. In a religious context, the word refers specifically to the Garden of Eden or Heaven.
Meaning: very pleasant place (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The genitive singular form, meaning "of paradise", is παραδείσου. To refer to multiple paradises, use the plural form παραδείσους.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /paˈra.ði.sos/.

Did you know?

  • The roots of παράδεισος literally describe a 'walled enclosure', reflecting the ancient Near East's idea that a paradise was a protected space safe from the wilderness.
  • The structure of παράδεισος is a linguistic relative of the English word 'paradise', passing from Persian to Greek and then into Latin and English.
  • In Greek, a feeling or a specific atmosphere can be described as παραδεισιακός even if no physical location is involved.

Examples in context

  • Ο παράδεισος είναι ένα μέρος που αναζητάμε για να βρούμε γαλήνη.
    Paradise is a place we seek to find peace.
  • Τα νησιά του Αιγαίου είναι γνωστά για τους όμορφους παραδείσους τους.
    The islands of the Aegean Sea are known for their beautiful paradises.
  • Η παραλία στην Κρήτη είναι όντως ο Κήπος των Θεών!
    The beach in Crete is indeed the Garden of the Gods!
  • Αυτό το νησί είναι ένας παράδεισος.
    Afto to nisi einai enas paradisos.
    This island is a paradise.

Example conversation

Maria and Dimitris are visiting a beautiful beach.

  1. Μαρία Maria

    Κοίτα τη θάλασσα, Δημήτρη! Είναι παράδεισος.
    Koíta ti thálassa, Dimítri! Eínai parádeisos.
    Look at the sea, Dimitris! It is paradise.
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Έχεις δίκιο, Μαρία. Η άμμος είναι τόσο λευκή.
    Écheis díkio, María. I ámmos eínai tóso lefki.
    You are right, Maria. The sand is so white.
  3. Μαρία Maria

    Θέλω να μείνω εδώ για πάντα.
    Thélo na méno edó gia pánta.
    I want to stay here forever.
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Κι εγώ, είναι το ιδανικό μέρος.
    Ki egó, eínai to idanikó méros.
    Me too, it is the perfect place.

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