πειρατής
peiratís/pi.raˈtis/masculine
The English word "pirate" translates to Greek as πειρατής (peiratís). Wiktionary also lists πειρατίνα (peiratína).
Meaning: one who plunders at sea (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| πειρατής | peiratís | /pi.raˈtis/ | masculine |
| πειρατίνα | peiratína | feminine |
The term refers to one who plunders at sea. You can also use the term Κακοποιός (wrongdoer or malefactor) when referring to pirates.
Which one should you use?
πειρατής is the masculine form, used for a male pirate or as a generic term for a pirate. πειρατίνα is the feminine form and is used specifically for a female pirate.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form πειρατής serves as the generic term. The feminine form πειρατίνα is used to denote a female pirate.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pi.raˈtis/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Greek root of πειρατής is distant relative to the English word 'peril'. Both stem from the idea of facing a trial, a risk, or a dangerous attempt.
- Ancient Greek pirates were often seen as a legitimate, if brutal, way of life for displaced people, and some city-states even hired them as mercenaries to fight other nations.
- The term πειρατής has moved from the ocean to the computer, and is the standard way to refer to 'software pirates' in modern Greek.
Examples in context
- Ο πειρατής έκλεψε το σπαθί του.O piratís éklese to spathí tou.The pirate stole his sword.
Example conversation
Eleni and Georgios are talking about a movie.
- Ελένη EleniΣου αρέσει ο πειρατής στην ταινία;Sou arései o peiratís stin tainía?Do you like the pirate in the movie?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι πολύ δυνατός χαρακτήρας.Ne, eínai polý dynatós charaktíras.Yes, he is a very strong character.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι ο πιο διάσημος πειρατής.Eínai o pío díasimos peiratís.He is the most famous pirate.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, είναι υπέροχος!Symfonó, eínai ypérochos!I agree, he is wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pirate” translations and entries πειρατής, πειρατίνα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
