How to Say “Piraeus” in Greek

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Πειραιάς
Peiraiásmasculine
Piraeus is the name of a city in Greek, referred to as Πειραιάς (Peiraiás).
Meaning: city (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form Πειραιάς is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Peiraiás.

Did you know?

  • While the name Πειραιάς is a proper noun, the word 'peira' (πειρά) is a common noun meaning 'experiment' or 'trial' in Greek.
  • The name Πειραιάς is often associated with 'Rebetiko', a genre of Greek urban folk music that flourished in the port's underground circles.
  • In ancient times, the distance between Athens and Πειραιάς was bridged by the Long Walls, massive fortifications that protected the city's access to the sea.

Examples in context

  • Το κρουαζιερόπλοιο θα αναχωρήσει από τον Πειραιά.
    The cruise ship will depart from Piraeus.
  • Ο Πειραιάς έχει πολύ κόσμο σήμερα.
    O Peiraiás échei polý kósmo símera.
    Piraeus is very crowded today.

Example conversation

Anastasia and Dimitris are planning a trip to the coast.

  1. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Θέλω να πάω στον Πειραιά.
    Thelo na pao ston Peiraia.
    I want to go to Piraeus.
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Γιατί θέλεις να πας εκεί;
    Giati theleis na pas ekei?
    Why do you want to go there?
  3. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Ο Πειραιάς έχει ωραία καφετέριες.
    O Peiraias echei oraia kafeteries.
    Piraeus has nice cafes.
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Εντάξει, ας πάμε τότε!
    Entaxei, as pame tote!
    Alright, let's go then!

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