πλούσιος
ploúsios/ˈplusios/
The Greek word for rich is πλούσιος (ploúsios). Wiktionary also lists εύπορος (éfporos).
Meaning: having wealth (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| πλούσιος | ploúsios | /ˈplusios/ |
| εύπορος | éfporos | /ˈef.po.ɾos/ |
The adjective is used to describe someone who possesses wealth.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes. Use πλούσια for feminine nouns and πλούσιοι when describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ploúsios and the IPA is /ˈplusios/.
Did you know?
- The root of εύπορος comes from πόρος, which in Ancient Greek referred to a physical crossing or a mountain pass before it meant 'resources'.
- The word πλούσιος is closely related to the English word 'plutus', the Greek god of wealth, whose name likely shares a root with 'plenty'.
- The word πόρος is also the root for the word 'porous' in English, relating to the idea of 'passages' or 'holes'.
Examples in context
- Ο θείος μου είναι πλούσιος.My uncle is rich.This sentence is useful for describing a rich uncle using πλούσιος.Tatoeba #2697357 by Zeus, translation #1388690 by Spamster
- Ο ράφτης μου είναι πλούσιος.My tailor is rich.This sentence is useful for describing a rich tailor using πλούσιος.Tatoeba #5394196 by Zeus, translation #612421 by pjer
- Ο Τομ θέλει να γίνει πλούσιος.Tom wants to become rich.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to become rich using πλούσιος.Tatoeba #5359357 by Zeus, translation #2644777 by CK
- Ο Γιάννης είναι πλούσιος.Giannis is rich.
- Η Μαρία είναι πλούσια.Maria is rich.
- Με τα νέα αυτά κοσμήματα, η Άννα είναι σίγουρα ευκατάστατη.With these new jewels, Anna is definitely well-off.
- Η Βικτώρια είναι πλούσια σαν ηθοποιός.Victoria is rich like an actress.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are talking about a celebrity they saw on TV.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔες αυτό το σπίτι! Είναι πολύ πλούσιος.Des afto to spiti! Einai poly plousios.Look at this house! He is very rich.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, έχει πολλά ακριβά αυτοκίνητα επίσης.Nai, echei polla akriva aftokinita episis.Yes, he has many expensive cars too.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα ήθελα να ήμουν έτσι πλούσιος.Tha ithela na imoun etsi plousios.I wish I were that rich.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌλοι θα θέλαμε, Κυριάκη.Oloi tha thelame, Kyriaki.We all would, Kyriaki.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rich” translations and entries πλούσιος, εύπορος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εύπορος, πλούσιος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
