How to Say “Rock” in Greek

βράχος
vráchos/ˈvɾa.xos/
The Greek word for rock is βράχος (vráchos).
βράχος refers specifically to a large stone or a boulder.
Meaning: large stone or boulder (noun)

Which one should you use?

While βράχος refers to a large rock or boulder, the word πέτρα is the more common term used for a stone or a rock of any size.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of βράχος is βράχοι (rocks). To indicate possession or the phrase 'of the rock', use the genitive singular form βράχου.

How do you pronounce it?

vráchos is pronounced /ˈvɾa.xos/. The stress is on the first syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word βράχος evolved from an Ancient Greek adjective meaning 'short'. This originally referred to 'shallow' waters where the rock bottom was close to the surface.
  • While βράχος describes a massive boulder, the word πέτρα for stone is the linguistic root of the English name 'Peter'.

Examples in context

  • Αυτό το νησί έχει όμορφες πέτρες.
    This island has beautiful rocks.
  • Η πέτρα από το βουνό είναι πολύ μεγάλη.
    The rock from the mountain is very large.
  • Οι αρχαίοι ναοί είναι κατασκευασμένοι από πέτρα.
    The ancient temples are made of stone.
  • Κόκκινη πέτρα
    Red rock
  • Στρογγυλή πέτρα
    Round rock
  • Γυαλιστερή πέτρα
    Shiny rock
  • Να προσέχεις όταν περνάς ανάμεσα από τις πέτρες.
    Be careful when walking among the rocks.
  • Ο βράχος είναι πολύ μεγάλος.
    O vraxós eínai polý megálos.
    The rock is very large.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are hiking in the mountains.

  1. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Δες αυτόν τον βράχο, Δημήτρη!
    Des aftón ton vrácho, Dimitrí!
    Look at this rock, Dimitris!
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Είναι πολύ απότομος αυτός ο βράχος.
    Eínai polý apótomos aftós o vráchos.
    This rock is very steep.
  3. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Πρέπει να προσέχουμε τα βήματά μας.
    Prépei na proséchoume ta vímátá mas.
    We must watch our steps.
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Έχεις δίκιο, Κυριακή.
    Écheis díkio, Kyriakí.
    You are right, Kyriaki.

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