πιλότος
pilótosmasculine
The English word 'pilot' can be translated into Greek as πιλότος (pilótos). Wiktionary also lists χειριστής (cheiristís) and κυβερνήτης (kyvernítis).
Meaning: controller of aircraft (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| πιλότος | pilótos | masculine |
| χειριστής | cheiristís | masculine, rare |
| κυβερνήτης | kyvernítis | masculine |
The term refers to a person who controls an aircraft.
Which one should you use?
While πιλότος refers specifically to the person flying an aircraft, κυβερνήτης is a more formal term used for a captain of a ship or a commander of a vessel.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is πιλότος. The feminine form of πιλότος is πιλότιδα, and the plural is πιλότοι.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pilótos.
Did you know?
- The Greek word κυβερνήτης provided as a term for 'pilot' or 'captain' is the ancient root of the English word 'cybernetics'.
- The word κυβερνήτης is the ancestor of the English word 'governor'. Both derive from the concept of someone who steers or directs a vessel.
- In Greek, the word for pilot, πιλότος, is a direct loanword from English and does not have ancient roots.
Examples in context
- Θέλω να γίνω πιλότος στο μέλλον.I want to be a pilot in the future.This sentence is useful for expressing a future career ambition using πιλότος.Tatoeba #2998268 by mululatv, translation #258623 by CK
- Όταν μεγαλώσω θα γίνω πιλότος. Εσύ τι θες να γίνεις;When I grow up, I'm going to be a pilot. What do you want to be?This sentence is useful for discussing future ambitions and asking a question using πιλότος.Tatoeba #7789476 by eypros, translation #7789299 by AlanF_US
- Ο πιλότος αστειεύεται με την αεροσυνοδό.The pilot jokes with the stewardess.This sentence is useful for describing an interaction involving a πιλότος.Tatoeba #12035305 by carlosalberto, translation #12035287 by carlosalberto
- Σήμερα στο αεροδρόμιο θα συναντήσω τον πιλότο της πτήσης.Today, I will meet the pilot of the flight at the airport.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are talking about a flight they just took.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΟ πιλότος ήταν πολύ έμπειρος.O pilotos itan poly empeiros.The pilot was very experienced.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, η προσγείωση ήταν τέλεια.Ne, i prosgeiosi itan telia.Yes, the landing was perfect.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠιστεύεις ότι ο πιλότος είναι από εδώ;Pisteveis oti o pilotos einai apo edo?Do you think the pilot is from here?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔεν το ξέρω, Γιώργος δεν το ρώτησε.Den to xero, Giorgos den to rotise.I don't know, Giorgos didn't ask him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pilot” translations and entries πιλότος, χειριστής, κυβερνήτης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κυβερνήτης, χειριστής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
