Σάββατο
Sávvato/ˈsa.va.to/neuter
Saturday in Greek is Σάββατο (Sávvato).
Σάββατο refers to the day of the week. When speaking informally about the Saturday evening or the time during the afternoon and evening hours of that day, speakers often use the term Σαββατόβραδο.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Σάββατο is a neuter noun. When referring to a specific Saturday, it is preceded by the neuter definite article το, as in το Σάββατο. To indicate possession or a time related to the day, such as 'of Saturday', use the genitive form του Σαββάτου.
How do you pronounce it?
Sávvato is pronounced /ˈsa.va.to/. The stress is on the first of the three syllables.
Did you know?
- In the Greek Orthodox tradition, Σάββατο is often associated with the 'Sabbath of the Dead', a day for remembering the departed.
- The Greek word Σάββατο is a direct loan from the Hebrew word 'shabbat', which means 'rest'.
- In many Greek Orthodox communities, the concept of the 'Sabbath' is more closely associated with Saturday than Sunday, as Saturday is the day of preparation for the Lord's Day.
Examples in context
- Είναι σήμερα ήδη Σάββατο;Is today Saturday already?This sentence is useful for asking if the current day is Σάββατο.Tatoeba #2000329 by glavkos, translation #9695585 by Nylez
- Το πάρτι είναι το Σάββατο.The party's on Saturday.This sentence is useful for stating that an event occurs on Σάββατο.Tatoeba #5512380 by Zeus, translation #5506419 by mailohilohi
- Χθες ήταν Κυριακή, όχι Σάββατο.Yesterday was Sunday, not Saturday.This sentence is useful for contrasting Σάββατο with another day of the week.Tatoeba #3039064 by glavkos, translation #244532 by CK
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Nikos are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι θα κάνεις το Σάββατο;Ti tha kanis to Savvato?What will you do on Saturday?
- Νίκος NikosΘα πάω στο γυμναστήριο.Tha pao sto gymnastirio.I will go to the gym.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω να πάμε σινεμά το Σάββατο.Thelo na pame sinema to Savvato.I want us to go to the cinema on Saturday.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, πάμε μετά το γυμναστήριο.Entaxei, pame meta to gymnastirio.Okay, let's go after the gym.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Saturday” translations and entries Σάββατο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Σάββατο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
