φωνές
fones
The English word 'shouting' can be expressed in Greek as φωνές (fones) or φωνάζοντας.
Use φωνές to refer to the noun 'shouts'. Use φωνάζοντας to describe the continuous action of a person or subject performing the act of shouting, such as in the phrase 'He came running, shouting'.
Meaning: the action of the verb to shout (noun)
Which one should you use?
φωνές is a noun meaning 'shouts', whereas φωνάζοντας is a present participle used to describe the continuous action of shouting.
How do you pronounce it?
fones
Did you know?
- The root of φωνές is φωνή, meaning both 'voice' and 'sound', which is why the word for 'telephone' is τηλέφωνο, or 'far-sound'.
- While φωνάζω is the standard way to shout, if you are shouting specifically in anger or grief, Greeks use ουρλίζω, which literally means 'howling'.
- The word φωνές is used for the vocalizations of animals, meaning 'shouts' in Greek encompasses sounds that English would call 'barks' or 'calls'.
Examples in context
- Σταμάτα να κράζεις!Stop shouting!
- Μη φωνάζετε!Don't shout!
- Οι φωνές τους ακούγονται από μακριά.Oi fonés tous akoúndont apó makriá.Their shouting can be heard from far away.
- Οι φωνές στην κουζίνα σταμάτησαν επιτέλους.Oi fonés stin kouzína stámátisan epítelous.The shouting in the kitchen finally stopped.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Maria are talking about their neighbors.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΆκουσες τις φωνές πριν από λίγο;Akouses tis fones prin apo ligo?Did you hear the shouting a little while ago?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, ήταν πολύ δυνατές.Ne, itan poly dynates.Yes, it was very loud.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝομίζω ότι μαλώνουν πάλι.Nomizo oti malonoun pali.I think they are arguing again.
- Μαρία MariaΕλπίζω να ησυχάσουν σύντομα.Elpizo na isychasoun syntoma.I hope they quiet down soon.
