έτοιμος
étoimos/ˈe.ti.mos/
The English phrase "ready" is translated into Greek as έτοιμος (étoimos).
έτοιμος is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is prepared for immediate action or use.
Meaning: prepared for immediate action or use (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the subject, so use έτοιμη for a female subject. The adjective must agree in gender with the subject, so use έτοιμα for a neuter subject or a plural subject. The default form έτοιμος is the masculine singular form used for male subjects. The masculine plural form used for a group of men or a mixed-gender group is έτοιμοι. Προετοιμάζομαι translates to I am getting ready and is used in spoken Greek.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈe.ti.mos/. The stress is on the 1st of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- Greek speakers often use έτοιμος to mean 'finished' or 'done'. For example, a chef might say a meal is έτοιμο to mean it is cooked and ready to serve.
- In Ancient Greece, the word έτοιμος was often used in military contexts to describe a soldier who was not just prepared, but standing in a state of alert readiness.
- In certain idiomatic expressions, έτοιμος can imply that someone is 'about to' do something, even if they are not consciously preparing for it, such as being 'ready' to lose their temper.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ ήταν έτοιμος.Tom was ready.This sentence shows the use of έτοιμος to describe a male subject.Tatoeba #5541346 by Zeus, translation #4495337 by CK
- Δεν θα 'μαι έτοιμος.I won't be ready.This sentence shows how to use έτοιμος in a future tense context.Tatoeba #5609840 by Zeus, translation #2871703 by Dejo
- Είμαι έτοιμος να φύγωI'm ready to leave.This sentence demonstrates using έτοιμος to express readiness for an action.Tatoeba #6889667 by Kotaman, translation #1228870 by CK
- Είμαι έτοιμος να ξεκινήσουμε.I am ready to start.
- Είμαι έτοιμος για τη συνέντευξη.I am ready for the interview.
- Είσαι έτοιμος για την παραλία;Are you ready for the beach?
- Προετοιμάζομαι να βγω έξω.I am getting ready to go out.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are getting ready to leave the house.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔημήτρη, είσαι έτοιμος;Dimitri, eisai etoimos?Dimitris, are you ready?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι ακόμα, ψάχνω τα κλειδιά μου.Ochi akoma, psachno ta klidia mou.Not yet, I'm looking for my keys.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΒιάστε, πρέπει να φύγουμε τώρα!Viaste, prepei na fygoume tora!Hurry up, we have to leave now!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤα βρήκα! Τώρα είμαι έτοιμος.Ta vrika! Tora eimai etoimos.I found them! Now I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ready” translations and entries έτοιμος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
