δόξα τω Θεώ
dóxa to Theó!/ˈðo.ksa to θeˈo/
The English phrase "praise God" is translated into Greek as δόξα τω Θεώ (dóxa to Theó!).
This phrase is an expression used to give thanks or glory to God.
How do you pronounce it?
The first syllable is stressed. It is pronounced as dóxa to Theó!
Did you know?
- The word δόξα comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'opinion' or 'belief' before it evolved to mean 'glory' or 'praise'.
- Greek uses the concept of 'glory' δόξα not just for praise but also to describe the physical brilliance of a sunset or a bright light.
- The term Θεός is the root of the English word 'theology', which literally means the study of God.
Examples in context
- Δόξα τω Θεώ για αυτή την ευλογία.Doxa to Theo gia afti tin evlogia.Praise God for this blessing.
- Όλα είναι καλά, δόξα τω Θεώ.Ola einai kala, doxa to Theo.Everything is fine, praise God.
Example conversation
Two friends talking about a successful medical recovery.
- Ελένη EleniΠώς νιώθεις σήμερα, Νίκο;Pós niótheis símera, Níko?How are you feeling today, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΔόξα τω Θεώ, νιώθω πολύ καλύτερα.Dóxa to Theó, niótho polý kalýtera.Praise God, I feel much better.
- Ελένη EleniΧαίρομαι πολύ για εσένα!Chéromai polý gia eséna!I am very happy for you!
- Νίκος NikosΣε ευχαριστώ, Ελένη.Se efcharistó, Eléni.Thank you, Eleni.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δόξα, δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
