δώρο
dóro/ˈðo.ɾo/
In Greek, the English word 'present' is translated as δώρο (dóro).
Meaning: to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen, to show, exhibit (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun δώρο has the plural form δώρα for presents. If you need to say 'of the present', use the genitive singular form δώρου.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as dóro (/ˈðo.ɾo/). The stress is on the first syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse the noun δώρο (meaning a gift) with the verb 'to present' (to show or exhibit). In Greek, the verb for 'to present' is a different word: παρουσιάζω.
Did you know?
- A small 'present' or a 'token' of affection might be called a δωράκι, using the diminutive suffix to make the word sound much more endearing and small.
- While δώρο means 'gift', the word δωρεάν derived from the same root is used as an adverb to mean 'for free'.
- In Ancient Greece, δῶρον referred to more than just physical gifts. It was used to describe architectural dedications and offerings left at temples.
Examples in context
- Ευχαριστώ για το δώρο σου.Thank you for your present.This sentence is useful for thanking someone for their δώρο.Tatoeba #3179350 by Zeus, translation #34097 by CK
- Θα ήθελα να του δώσω ένα δώρο για τα γενέθλιά του.I would like to give him a present for his birthday.This sentence shows how to express the desire to give a δώρο for a birthday.Tatoeba #7796318 by janMiso, translation #1753 by CK
- Σ' ευχαριστώ πάρα πάρα πολύ για το υπέροχο δώρο που έστειλες!Thank you so so much for the lovely present you sent!This sentence is useful for expressing deep gratitude for a δώρο that was sent.Tatoeba #6997432 by janMiso, translation #6997366 by zumley
- Το παρόν έγγραφο είναι πολύ σημαντικό.The present document is very important.
- Η παρουσία σας είναι υψίστης σημασίας για εμάς.Your presence is of utmost importance to us.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are discussing a birthday gift.
- Νίκος NikosΈχω ένα δώρο για σένα, Αναστασία.Écho éna dóro gia séna, Anastasía.I have a present for you, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΩραία! Τι είναι το δώρο;Oraía! Ti eínai to dóro?Great! What is the present?
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι ένα μικρό δώρο για τα γενέθλιά σου.Eínai éna mikró dóro gia ta genéthliá sou.It is a small present for your birthday.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣε ευχαριστώ πολύ, Νίκο!Se efcharistó polý, Níko!Thank you very much, Nikos!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry δώρο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
