ρουμπίνι
roumpínineuter
The Greek word for ruby is ρουμπίνι (roumpíni).
ρουμπίνι refers to the red gemstone.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
roumpíni
Did you know?
- The ancient Greek word for ruby was ανθραξ, which means 'coal'. This reflects a time when the Greeks identified the gem by its deep red, glowing ember-like appearance.
- In high-end Greek jewelry markets, a 'ruby' is often referred to as a κόκκινος σάπυρ, meaning 'red sapphire', reflecting the geological fact that rubies and sapphires are the same mineral.
- The word ρουμπίνι is a loanword that entered the Greek language via Latin and French, rather than being derived from an ancient Greek root.
Examples in context
- Το ρουμπίνι είναι πολύτιμη πέτρα.The ruby is a precious gemstone.
- Έκλεψε το ρουμπίνι από την τράπεζα.He stole the ruby from the bank.
- Έχεις ένα ωραίο ρουμπί στο δαχτυλίδι σου.You have a beautiful ruby in your ring.
- Άκουσα ότι πουλάς το ρουμπί σου.I heard you're selling your ruby.
- Αυτό το ρουμπίνι είναι πολύ ακριβό.Aftó to roumpíni eínai polý akrivó.This ruby is very expensive.
- Θέλω ένα ρουμπίνι για δώρο.Thélo éna roumpíni gia doro.I want a ruby as a gift.
Example conversation
George and Kyriaki are looking at jewelry in a store.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα το μεγάλο ρουμπίνι σε αυτό το κολιό!Koíta to megálo roubíni se aftó to kolió!Look at the large ruby in this necklace!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι πραγματικά υπέροχο, Γιώργο.Eínai pragmatiká ypérocho, Giórgo.It is truly wonderful, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝομίζω ότι θα το αγόραζα για σένα.Nomízo óti tha to agóraza gia séna.I think I would buy it for you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕυχαριστώ, αλλά είναι πολύ ακριβό!Efcharistó, allá eínai polý akrivó!Thank you, but it is too expensive!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries ρουμπίνι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
