Σκωτία
Skotía/skoˈtia/feminine
Scotland in Greek is Σκωτία (Skotía).
Σκωτία is the name used to refer to the constituent country of the United Kingdom located to the north of England.
Meaning: constituent country of the United Kingdom to the north of England (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. When you need to indicate possession or an 'of' relationship, such as 'of Scotland', you use the genitive form της Σκωτίας.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Skotía.
Did you know?
- The Greek word for 'Scottish' is not related to the Greek word for 'dark' (skoteinos), even though they look similar.
- Greek speakers use the definite article η before Σκωτία when talking about the country, which literally translates to 'the Scotland'.
- The Greek name Σκωτία shares an identical phonetic root with the English word 'scot', which historically referred to a person from Scotland.
Examples in context
- Το Εδιμβούργο είναι πρωτεύουσα της Σκωτίας.Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.This sentence shows how to use the genitive form Σκωτίας to express 'of Scotland'.Tatoeba #3786891 by glavkos, translation #8953943 by Nylez
- Έχω επισκεφθεί την Σκωτία πρόσφατα.I have visited Scotland recently.
- Η Σκωτία είναι μια όμορφη χώρα.Scotland is a beautiful country.
- Αυτή την εβδομάδα πηγαίνω στη Σκωτσία.This week, I am going to Scotland.
- Μου αρέσει η Σκοτία, έχει εκπληκτικά τοπία.I like Scotland, it has amazing landscapes.
- Θέλω να πάω στη Σκωτία το καλοκαίρι.Thelo na pao sti Skotia to kalokairi.I want to go to Scotland in the summer.
- Η Σκωτία έχει υπέροχα τοπία.I Skotia echei yperocha topia.Scotland has wonderful landscapes.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are discussing their travel plans.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠού θα πας για διακοπές, Νίκο;Pou tha pas gia diakopes, Niko?Where are you going for vacation, Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΣκέφτομαι να πάω στη Σκωτία.Skeftomai na pao sti Skotia.I am thinking of going to Scotland.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ ωραίος προορισμός!Einai poly oraios proorismos!It is a very nice destination!
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, ακούω πολλά για τη Σκωτία.Ne, akouo polla gia ti Skotia.Yes, I hear a lot about Scotland.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scotland” translations and entries Σκωτία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
