How to Say "Phantom" in Greek

φάντασμα

fántasma/ˈfan.da.zma/

The Greek word for phantom is φάντασμα (fántasma).

φάντασμα refers to something having no physical reality.

Meaning: something having no physical reality (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ˈfan.da.zma/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable: fántasma.

Because it comes from a root meaning 'to appear', the word is linguistically related to 'phenomenon'.
In Greek folklore, a φάντασμα is often distinguished from a πνεύμα ('spirit'). While a φάντασμα is a visual apparition, a πνεύμα refers to the immaterial essence or soul of a person.
In Greek theatrical history, a 'phantasma' could refer to a stage illusion or a spectacle used to amaze an audience.

Η ταινία είχε φάντασματα και μεταδιδόταν σε ολόκληρη την χώρα.
The movie had phantoms and was broadcasted throughout the country.
Είδα ένα φάντασμα στο σκοτάδι.
Eida ena fantasma sto skotadi.
I saw a phantom in the dark.
Το φάντασμα εξαφανίστηκε αμέσως.
To fantasma exafanistike amesos.
The phantom disappeared immediately.

George and Eleni are visiting a haunted castle.

Γιώργος Giorgos

Ελένη, άκουσε αυτόν τον ήχο σαν φάντασμα!
Eléni, akoúse aftón ton ícho san fántasma!
Eleni, listen to that sound like a phantom!
Ελένη Eleni

Είναι απλώς ο άνεμος, Γιώργο.
Eínai aplós o ánemos, Giórgo.
It is just the wind, George.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Όχι, είδα ένα φάντασμα να περνάει από εκεί.
Óchi, eída éna fántasma na pernái apó ekéi.
No, I saw a phantom passing by there.
Ελένη Eleni

Πάμε να φύγουμε από εδώ τώρα.
Páme na fýgoume apó edó tóra.
Let's leave this place now.

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