δωμάτιο
domátio/ðoˈma.ti.o/neuter
In Greek, the word for room is δωμάτιο (domátio).
δωμάτιο is used to refer to a division or a single space within a building.
Meaning: division in a building (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word δωμάτιο is a neuter noun. Its plural form is δωμάτια (rooms). To indicate possession or a relationship to the room, use the genitive singular form δωματίου (of the room).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ðoˈma.ti.o/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: do-MA-ti-o.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek, the root of δωμάτιο referred to a tent or a temporary dwelling, rather than a permanent stone room.
- The word δωμάτιο shares the same root as the English word 'domain', both stemming from the concept of a dwelling or a house.
- While δωμάτιο is the general term, the word χώρος is frequently used to mean 'room' in the sense of 'available space' or 'capacity'.
Examples in context
- Το δωμάτιο ήταν ζεστό.The room was warm.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the δωμάτιο.Tatoeba #3251926 by glavkos, translation #319577 by CK
- Το δωμάτιο ήταν άδειο.The room was empty.This sentence is useful for describing whether the δωμάτιο is empty.Tatoeba #3775970 by glavkos, translation #2470463 by Hybrid
- Ξέχασα κάτι στο δωμάτιο.I forgot something in the room.This sentence is useful for stating that something was left inside the δωμάτιο.Tatoeba #3085529 by glavkos, translation #6157613 by amoeba
- Έχω κλείσει ένα δωμάτιο σε ένα υπέροχο ξενοδοχείο.I have booked a room in a lovely hotel.
- Το δωμάτιο αριστερά είναι το γραφείο μου.The room on the left is my office.
- Έλα στο δωμάτιο μου, θα παίξουμε video games.Come to my room, we'll play video games.
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Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are looking at a new apartment.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΑυτό το δωμάτιο είναι πολύ μεγάλο.Afto to domatio einai poly megalo.This room is very large.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαι το άλλο δωμάτιο είναι φωτεινό.Kai to allo domatio einai foteino.And the other room is bright.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜου αρέσει πολύ το δωμάτιο.Mou aresei poly to domatio.I like the room a lot.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕπίσης είναι πολύ ήσυχο.Episis einai poly isicho.It is also very quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “room” translations and entries δωμάτιο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δωμάτιο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
