πισίνα
pisína/piˈsi.na/feminine
The English word 'pool' is translated into Greek as πισίνα (pisína).
The word πισίνα refers to a body of water.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
πισίνα is a feminine noun. Its plural form is πισίνες (pools). To express the singular genitive, such as 'of the pool', use της πισίνας. When expressing being 'in the pool', the phrase uses the accusative case: στην πισίνα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /piˈsi.na/. The stress is on the second of the three syllables.
Did you know?
- The Greek word πισίνα was borrowed from the Italian word 'piscina', which originally came from the Latin 'piscis' meaning 'fish'.
- Ancient Greeks did not use the word πισίνα for their bathing areas, instead using terms like λουτρό which evolved into the modern word for 'bathroom'.
- While πισίνα refers to a man-made pool, Greeks use the word κολυμβητήριο for a large public swimming center or an Olympic-sized competition pool.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ πήγε στην πισίνα.Tom went to the swimming pool.This sentence is useful for describing someone going to the pool.Tatoeba #5530914 by Zeus, translation #5530847 by CK
- Η πισίνα σκεπάζεται το χειμώνα.The swimming pool is covered in the winter.This sentence is useful for describing the pool being covered during the winter.Tatoeba #7782879 by eypros, translation #7782727 by CK
- Το χειμώνα η πισίνα σκεπάζεται.In the winter the swimming pool is covered.This sentence is useful for describing how the pool is covered in the winter.Tatoeba #7782888 by eypros, translation #7782708 by shekitten
- Πού μπορούμε να βρούμε μια πισίνα εδώ κοντά;Where can we find a pool around here?
- Έχω κλείσει ένα ξενοδοχείο με πισίνα στη Σαντορίνη.I booked a hotel with a pool in Santorini.
- Θα σε περιμένω στην πισίνα του σπιτιού μου.I'll be waiting for you at my house pool.
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Example conversation
Giorgos and Maria are planning their afternoon at a summer house.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜαρία, θέλεις να μπούμε στην πισίνα;Maria, thelis na bume stin pisina;Maria, do you want to get in the pool?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Γιώργε, η πισίνα φαίνεται υπέροχη.Ne, Giorge, i pisina fainetai iperochi.Yes, Giorgos, the pool looks wonderful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα πάρω και τις πετσέτες.Tha paro kai tis petsetes.I will grab the towels too.
- Μαρία MariaΠεριμένε με στην άκρη της πισίνας.Perimene me stin akri tis pisinas.Wait for me at the edge of the pool.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pool” translations and entries πισίνα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πισίνα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
