άμμος
ámmosfeminine
The Greek word for sand is άμμος (ámmos).
The term άμμος refers to finely ground rock. For a more specific term, Κοραλόχωμα is used to refer specifically to coral sand.
Meaning: finely ground rock (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun άμμος is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
ámmos
Did you know?
- In Greek folklore, some believe that certain types of 'magic' sand can be used in rituals to protect a home or ward off the 'evil eye'.
- In traditional Greek architecture, a mixture of άμμος and lime was used to create 'kourasani', a waterproof mortar that helped ancient structures survive for millennia.
- Greek has no single common word for 'sandcastle', instead using a descriptive phrase that literally translates to 'castle of sand'.
Examples in context
- Η άμμος είναι κίτρινη, και ο ήλιος επίσης είναι κίτρινος. Η άμμος και ο ήλιος είναι κίτρινοι.The sand is yellow, and also the sun is yellow. The sand and the sun are yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sand and the sun.Tatoeba #3451683 by Zeus, translation #3449941 by jmricker
- Τα παιδιά έπαιζαν στην άμμο με τα φτυαράκια τους.The children played in the sand with their shovels.This sentence illustrates children playing in the sand.
- Η άμμος στην παραλία είναι λευκή.The beach sand is white.This sentence describes the color of the sand found on a beach.Tatoeba #11945170 by carlosalberto, translation #11945126 by carlosalberto
- Η παραλία είναι γεμάτη άμμο.The beach is full of sand.
- Πάμε για μια βόλτα στην αμμουδιά;Shall we go for a walk on the sandy area?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are walking on the beach.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚοίτα πόσο λευκή είναι η άμμος εδώ!Koíta póso lefkí eínai i ámmos edó!Look how white the sand is here!
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, είναι πολύ όμορφη η παραλία.Nai, eínai polý ómorphi i paralía.Yes, the beach is very beautiful.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜου μπήκε άμμος μέσα στα παπούτσια.Mou mpíke ámmos mésa sta papoútsia.I got sand inside my shoes.
- Νίκος NikosΚάνε προσεκτικά να την βγάλεις.Káne prosektiká na tin vgáleis.Be careful to get it out.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sand” translations and entries άμμος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
