πρίγκιπας
prígkipas/ˈpɾiŋ.ɟi.pas/masculine
The Greek word for prince is πρίγκιπας (prígkipas).
The term refers to the son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch.
Meaning: son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form πρίγκιπας is the nominative singular masculine noun. Use the form πρίγκιπα for the accusative singular when the prince is the direct object of a verb. For the nominative plural, use πρίγκιπες.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpɾiŋ.ɟi.pas/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Greek speakers might use the term δεσπότης in historical contexts to refer to a prince or sovereign, though it now means 'tyrant' in modern English.
- In Modern Greek, the word πρίγκιπας is sometimes used colloquially to describe a man who is spoiled or expects royal treatment.
- Despite its modern Greek spelling, πρίγκιπας is actually a linguistic guest from Latin, derived from the word 'princeps' which means 'first' or 'foremost'.
Examples in context
- Ο πρίγκιπας χάθηκε στο δάσος.The prince was lost in the woods.This sentence shows how to use πρίγκιπας as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #3004743 by glavkos, translation #25621 by CK
- Ο πρίγκιπας είναι ο γιος του βασιλιά.The prince is the son of the king.This sentence shows how to use πρίγκιπας to describe a familial relationship.Tatoeba #12004916 by carlosalberto, translation #12004898 by carlosalberto
- Ο Δημήτριος ο Λεπτός ήταν πρίγκιπας του Βασιλείου της Μακεδονίας.Demetrius the Thin was a prince of the Kingdom of Macedonia.This sentence shows how to use πρίγκιπας when identifying a specific title.Tatoeba #9663186 by Nylez, translation #9704887 by Nylez
- Ο μικρός πριγκιπάκος είναι πολύ γλυκός.The little prince is very sweet.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are talking about a royal news report.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίδες τον νέο πρίγκιπα στην τηλεόραση;Eides ton neo prigkipa stin tileorasi?Did you see the new prince on television?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι πολύ νεαρός.Nai, einai poly nearos.Yes, he is very young.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ πρίγκιπας θα ταξιδέψει στην Ευρώπη σύντομα.O prigkipas tha taxidepsei stin Evropi sintoma.The prince will travel to Europe soon.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑυτό είναι ενδιαφέρον.Auto einai endiaferon.That is interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prince” translations and entries πρίγκιπας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πρίγκιπας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
