προσευχή
prosefchí/pɾo.sef.ˈçi/feminine
The Greek word for prayer is προσευχή (prosefchí).
προσευχή is a feminine noun used to describe the practice of communicating with one's God.
Meaning: practice of communicating with one's God (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun προσευχή becomes προσευχής when you want to say "of prayer" (the genitive singular). To refer to multiple prayers, use the plural form προσευχές. If you wish to use the corresponding verb meaning "to pray", use προσεύχομαι.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word ευχή can also mean a 'charm' or 'spell' in certain historical and mythological contexts, suggesting a wish with supernatural power.
- In ancient Greek, an ευχή was often a binding vow that required the speaker to fulfill a specific promise if the wish was granted.
- The word προσευχή is built from two parts: προσ, meaning 'toward', and ευχή, meaning 'wish' or 'vow'.
Examples in context
- Η προσευχή είναι η δύναμή μου.I prosefchí einai i dýnamí mou.Prayer is my strength.
- Κάθε προσευχή πρέπει να έρχεται από την καρδιά.Káthe prosefchí prépei na érchetai apó tin kardiá.Every prayer must come from the heart.
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are talking about their morning routines.
- Κώστας KostasΞεκινάς τη μέρα σου με προσευχή;Xekinás ti méra sou me prosefchí?Do you start your day with prayer?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Κώστα, είναι πολύ σημαντικό για μένα.Ne, Kósta, eínai polý simantikó gia ména.Yes, Kostas, it is very important to me.
- Κώστας KostasΕγώ την κάνω πριν από τη δουλειά.Egó tin káno prin apó ti douleiá.I do it before work.
- Μαρία MariaΑυτό είναι ένας πολύ καλός τρόπος.Autó eínai énas polý kalós trópos.That is a very good way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prayer” translations and entries προσευχή, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries προσευχή, CC BY-SA 4.0.
