υπηρέτης
ypirétis/i.piˈɾe.tis/masculine
The Greek word for servant is υπηρέτης (ypirétis).
υπηρέτης refers to a person who is hired to perform regular household or other duties in exchange for compensation.
Meaning: one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word υπηρέτης is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /i.piˈɾe.tis comorbidities/.
Did you know?
- The word υπηρέτης traces its roots back to the ancient Greek word for an oarsman on a galley. It literally described someone who worked 'under' the direction of the rower in charge.
- Greek uses the verb υπηρετώ meaning 'to serve' for both domestic work and military service, using the same root as υπηρέτης.
- The concept of serving others in Greek is linked to the word διακονία, which is the root of the English word 'deacon'.
Examples in context
- Οι υπηρέτες παρείχαν άψογη εξυπηρέτηση σε όλους τους καλεσμένους.The servants provided impeccable service to all the guests.
- Ο υπηρέτης καθαρίζει το σπίτι.O ypirétis katharízi to spíti.The servant cleans the house.
- Ο υπηρέτης έφερε το γεύμα.O ypirétis éfere to yévma.The servant brought the meal.
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are talking about a historical movie.
- Νίκος NikosΔες τον υπηρέτη σε αυτή τη σκηνή.Des ton ypírēti se aftí ti skiní.Look at the servant in this scene.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, φαίνεται πολύ κουρασμένος.Ne, faínetai polý kourasménos.Yes, he looks very tired.
- Νίκος NikosΟ υπηρέτης κάνει όλη τη δύσκολη δουλειά.O ypírētīs kánei óli ti dýskoli douleiá.The servant does all the hard work.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι αληθινό για εκείνη την εποχή.Eínai alithinó gia ekéini tin epochí.That was true for that era.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “servant” translations and entries υπηρέτης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υπηρέτης, CC BY-SA 4.0.
