αποκάλυψη
apokálypsi/a.poˈka.li.psi/
The Greek word for 'revelation' is αποκάλυψη (apokálypsi).
αποκάλυψη refers to something that is dramatically disclosed. When this word is used with the definite article as η Αποκάλυψη, it refers specifically to the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
Meaning: something dramatically disclosed (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is αποκάλψεις (apokálypseis).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /a.poˈka.li.psi/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: apokálypsi.
Did you know?
- The root κάλυψη is related to the word καλύπτω, which is the ancestor of the English word 'eclipse'.
- The Greek word for 'apocalypse', αποκάλυψη, does not inherently mean 'destruction' or 'the end of the world' in its linguistic root.
- In modern Greek, the word αποκάλυψη is frequently used in tabloid journalism to describe celebrity scandals or leaked secrets.
Examples in context
- Η αποκάλυψη του μυστηρίου ήταν σημαντική για την κατανόηση της θείας βούλησης.The revelation of the mystery was significant for understanding the divine will.
- Η νέα αποκάλυψη άλλαξε την ιστορία.I néa apokálypsi álaxen tin istoría.The new revelation changed history.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a surprising secret.
- Μαρία MariaΆκουσες την τελευταία αποκάλυψη;Ákousas tin teleftaía apokálypsi;Did you hear the latest revelation?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, τι έγινε, Μαρία;Óchi, ti égine, María?No, what happened, Maria?
- Μαρία MariaΟ διευθυντής παραιτείται αύριο.O diefthyntís paraitítai ávrio.The director is resigning tomorrow.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔεν το πιστεύω, Γιώργος είναι σοκαρισμένος!Den to pistévou, Giórgos eínai sokarisménos!I don't believe it, Giorgos is shocked!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry αποκάλυψη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
