δρόμος
drómos/ˈðɾo.mos/masculine
In Greek, the word for road is δρόμος (drómos).
The term δρόμος refers to a way for travel. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a path, a route or the direction of one's life.
Meaning: a way for travel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. Its plural form is δρόμοι. In the singular, the genitive form (meaning "of the road") is του δρόμου and the accusative form (meaning "the road") is τον δρόμο.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is drómos. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'dromedary' for a one-humped camel comes from δρόμος because these animals are known as 'runners'.
- In ancient Greek literature, a δρόμος was often used to describe a 'charge' or a sudden, rapid movement of soldiers in battle.
- While δρόμος means road, Greeks use the word οδός specifically for street names and official addresses.
Examples in context
- Ο δρόμος είναι καλός;Is the road good?This sentence is useful for asking about the condition of the δρόμος.Tatoeba #2778930 by glavkos, translation #9248767 by Nylez
- Αυτός ο δρόμος είναι πολύ στενός.This road is very narrow.This sentence is useful for describing the width of the δρόμος.Tatoeba #5503831 by Zeus, translation #2915478 by sabretou
- Αυτός ο δρόμος είναι επικίνδυνος.This road is dangerous.This sentence is useful for describing the safety of the δρόμος.Tatoeba #5613339 by Zeus, translation #3226401 by CK
- Ακολουθήστε αυτόν τον δρόμο μέχρι να φθάσετε στο χωριό.Follow this road until you reach the village.
- Οι οδοδείκτες θα σας καθοδηγήσουν προς τον αυτοκινητόδρομο.The road signs will guide you to the highway.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are looking for a specific street.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠοιος είναι ο σωστός δρόμος για το κέντρο;Poios einai o sostos dromos gia to kentro?Which is the right road to the center?
- Νίκος NikosΠρέπει να πάρετε αυτόν τον δρόμο.Prepei na parete afton ton dromo.You have to take this road.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι αυτός ο δρόμος πολύ μακρύς;Einai aftos o dromos poly makrys?Is this road very long?
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, ο δρόμος είναι αρκετά σύντομος.Ochi, o dromos einai arketa syntomos.No, the road is quite short.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “road” translations and entries δρόμος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
