θεριστής
theristísmasculine
The Greek word for "reaper" is θεριστής (theristís).
θεριστής refers to one who reaps.
Meaning: one who reaps (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
theristís
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, the concept of the 'reaper' of life is often associated with Atropos, the Fate who cuts the thread of life with shears.
- In the New Testament, the phrase θεριστής appears in parables where the act of reaping is a metaphor for the final judgment of humanity.
- The term θεριστής shares its structural DNA with ποιητής, the Greek word for 'poet', as both describe a person who creates or performs an action.
Examples in context
- Οι θεριστές εργάζονται όλο το καλοκαίρι.The reapers work all summer.
- Ο θεριστής δουλεύει σκληρά.O theristís douléveri sklirá.The reaper works hard.
- Ένας θεριστής μαζεύει το σιτάρι.Enas theristís mazeí to sitári.A reaper gathers the wheat.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are looking at a painting of a harvest.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοίτα τον θεριστή σε αυτόν τον πίνακα.Koita ton theristi se afton ton pinaka.Look at the reaper in this painting.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΦαίνεται ότι δουλεύει πολύ σκληρά.Fainetai oti doulevei poly sklyra.He looks like he is working very hard.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, ο θεριστής έχει δύσκολη δουλειά.Ne, o theristis echei dyskoli douleia.Yes, the reaper has a difficult job.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι μια πολύ όμορφη εικόνα.Einai mia poly omorfi eikona.It is a very beautiful image.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reaper” translations and entries θεριστής, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
