γονείς
goneis
The Greek word for "parents" is γονείς (goneis).
γονείς refers to the father and mother of a person.
How does it change in a sentence?
γονείς is the nominative plural form of the noun. If you want to say "of the parents" (for example, "the love of the parents"), use the genitive plural form γονέων.
How do you pronounce it?
goneis
Did you know?
- The word γονείς is the root of the English word 'gonad'. Both come from the Greek word γόνος, meaning 'seed' or 'offspring'.
- In Greek culture, the concept of 'parents' often extends to godparents, who are considered 'spiritual parents' and hold a lifelong role in the child's moral and religious upbringing.
- While γονείς is the standard word, Greeks often use the phrase οι μεγάλοι μου meaning 'my elders' when speaking about their parents to others in a respectful or traditional context.
Examples in context
- Αγαπώ τους γονείς μου.I love my parents.This sentence shows how to express love for one's parents using γονείς.Tatoeba #3772223 by glavkos, translation #1879084 by Spamster
- Οι γονείς του με μισούν.His parents hate me.This sentence demonstrates a sentence where γονείς is the subject.Tatoeba #5371715 by Zeus, translation #1655816 by CM
- Έγραψε στους γονείς του.He wrote to his parents.This sentence shows how to use γονείς when writing to them.Tatoeba #7770759 by amoeba, translation #304723 by CK
- Ευχαριστώ, μπαμπά!Thanks, dad!
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Example conversation
Eleni and Giorgos are talking about a weekend trip.
- Ελένη EleniΘα έρθουν οι γονείς μου το Σαββατοκύριακο.Tha erthoun oi goneis mou to Savvatokyriako.My parents are coming this weekend.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤέλεια! Θα χαρώ να τους δω.Telleia! Tha charo na tous do.Great! I will be glad to see them.
- Ελένη EleniΟι γονείς μου θέλουν να σε γνωρίσουν.Oi goneis mou theloun na se gnorisoun.My parents want to meet you.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίμαι σίγουρος ότι θα τα πάμε πολύ καλά.Eimai sigouros oti tha ta pame poly kala.I am sure we will get along very well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
