πριγκίπισσα
prigkípissa/pɾiŋˈɟipisa/
The English word "princess" is πριγκίπισσα (prigkípissa) in Greek.
πριγκίπισσα is a noun used to refer to a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to more than one princess, use the plural form πριγκίπισσες. If you wish to indicate possession (for example, "of the princess"), use the genitive singular form της πριγκίπισσας.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾiŋˈɟipisa/
Did you know?
- The Greek word πριγκίπισσα is actually a loanword from Western European languages rather than an ancient Greek term. It entered the language much later to describe modern European royalty.
- In modern Greek, the word πριγκίπισσα is often used as a playful or sarcastic term for a woman who expects to be treated with extreme luxury or pampered.
- The suffix -ισσα in πριγκίπισσα is a common Greek way to turn a masculine noun into a feminine one. This suffix is found in many other Greek words to denote female versions of roles or people.
Examples in context
- Η πριγκίπισσα φοράει μια χρυσή τιάρα.The princess is wearing a gold tiara.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use πριγκίπισσα in a sentence.Tatoeba #2615661 by Zeus, translation #533823 by tomkun01
- Η πριγκίπισσα είναι όμορφη.The princess is beautiful.
- Η πριγκίπισσα φόρεσε ένα εντυπωσιακό φόρεμα.The princess wore a stunning dress.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are reading a fairy tale book together.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠοια είναι αυτή η πριγκίπισσα;Pi-a í-ne af-tí i prin-kí-pi-ssa?Who is this princess?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι η πρωταγωνίστρια της ιστορίας.Í-ne i pro-ta-go-ní-stri-a tis is-to-rí-as.She is the protagonist of the story.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι πολύ όμορφη!Í-ne po-lý ó-mor-fi!She is very beautiful!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, είναι μια πολύ καλή πριγκίπισσα.Ne, í-ne mi-a po-lý ka-lí prin-kí-pi-ssa.Yes, she is a very good princess.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry πριγκίπισσα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πριγκίπισσα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
