ποδόσφαιρο
podósfairo/poˈðosfero/neuter
Soccer in Greek is ποδόσφαιρο (podósfairo).
The word ποδόσφαιρο refers to the game of soccer. As an alternative, you may also use μπάλα to refer to the sport.
Meaning: game (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe things related to soccer, such as a soccer player or a soccer match, use the adjective ποδοσφαιρικός.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /poˈðosfero/. The romanization is podósfairo.
Did you know?
- Greek soccer fans are known for creating massive 'tifos', choreographed displays of banners and cards, which are a central part of the match experience.
- The root ποδο- meaning 'foot' appears in several other Greek-derived English words, such as 'podiatrist' or 'tripod'.
- Because ποδόσφαιρο is a relatively modern construction from 1895, it would have been absent from most Ancient Greek texts.
Examples in context
- Του αρέσει το ποδόσφαιρο.He likes soccer.This sentence shows how to express a preference for ποδόσφαιρο.Tatoeba #7774581 by amoeba, translation #290019 by CK
- Η Μαίρη παίζει ποδόσφαιρο.Mary plays soccer.This sentence is useful for stating that someone plays ποδόσφαιρο.Tatoeba #2868935 by Zeus, translation #2868400 by Amastan
- Αύριο θα παίξει ποδόσφαιρο.He'll play soccer tomorrow.This sentence is useful for talking about future plans to play ποδόσφαιρο.Tatoeba #2392334 by mululatv, translation #9193439 by Nylez
- Το ποδόσφαιρο είναι πολύ δημοφιλές στην Ελλάδα.Soccer is very popular in Greece.
- Παίξαμε μπάλα στην παραλία.We played soccer on the beach.
- Πήγαμε έξω να παίξουμε ποδοσφαιράκι.We went outside to play a little soccer.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚυριακή, βλέπεις το ποδόσφαιρο στην τηλεόραση;Kyriaki, vlepeis to podosfairo stin tileorasi?Kyriaki, do you watch soccer on TV?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΌχι, δεν με ενδιαφέρει το ποδόσφαιρο.Ochi, den me endiaferei to podosfairo.No, I am not interested in soccer.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι το αγαπημένο μου άθλημα!Einai to agapimeno mou athlima!It is my favorite sport!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτό το καταλαβαίνω, Γιώργο.Auto to katalavaino, Giorgo.I understand that, Giorgos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soccer” translations and entries ποδόσφαιρο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
