σχολείο
scholeío/sxoˈli.o/neuter
The Greek word for school is σχολείο (scholeío).
σχολείο refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.
Meaning: an institution dedicated to teaching and learning (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word σχολείο is a neuter noun. Its plural form is σχολεία, and its genitive singular form, meaning 'of the school', is σχολείου.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /sxoˈli.o/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: scholeío.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greece, the root word σχολή did not mean 'school' but rather 'leisure' or 'free time'.
- Ancient Greek educators often held their σχολεῖον in open-air porticos or gardens rather than enclosed classrooms.
- In modern Greek, the word σχολή is specifically used to refer to a department or faculty within a university.
Examples in context
- Πού 'ν' το σχολείο;Where is the school?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the σχολείο.Tatoeba #5518313 by Zeus, translation #1054512 by Eldad
- Θέλω να πάω σχολείο.I want to go to school.This sentence expresses a desire to go to σχολείο.Tatoeba #2721891 by Zeus, translation #2714993 by CK
- Ο Τζον πάει σχολείο.John goes to school.This sentence describes the action of someone going to σχολείο.Tatoeba #5512755 by Zeus, translation #5489545 by carlosalberto
- Τα παιδιά πηγαίνουν στο σχολείο κάθε πρωί.The children go to school every morning.
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Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are talking about their morning routine.
- Μαρία MariaΠότε ξεκινάει το σχολείο σήμερα;Póte xekinaei to scholeío símera?When does school start today?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤο σχολείο ξεκινάει στις οκτώ.To scholeío xekinaei stis októ.School starts at eight.
- Μαρία MariaΠρέπει να φύγουμε τώρα για το σχολείο.Prépei na fýgoume tóra gia to scholeío.We have to leave for school now.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις όλα τα βιβλία σου;Écheis óla ta vivlía sou?Do you have all your books?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school” translations and entries σχολείο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σχολείο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
