γιος
gios/ˈʝos/masculine
The Greek word for 'son' is γιος (gios).
The term γιος refers to a male person in relation to his parents.
Meaning: a male person in relation to his parents (noun)
Which one should you use?
While γιος is the common word for a son, the more formal or theological term Υιός is used in religious contexts, such as referring to the Son in the Holy Trinity.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form γιος has the genitive singular form γιου, which is used to show possession (e.g., 'of the son'). To express the plural 'sons', use γιοί.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝos/
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, calling someone γιε μου ('my son') is often used by older men toward younger men, even if they are not related.
- While γιος is the standard word, in many Greek villages you might hear the term παιδί ('child') used to describe a γιος even after he has become a grown man with his own children.
- The modern word γιος evolved from the Ancient Greek υἱός. Over time the first vowel was dropped and the pronunciation shifted to the current form.
Examples in context
- Έιναι ο γιος μου.He's my son.This sentence is useful for identifying one's own son using γιος.Tatoeba #4703617 by pinkmpnster, translation #4703087 by CH
- Ο γιος σου είναι άρρωστος.Your son is sick.This sentence is useful for describing someone else's son using γιος.Tatoeba #5536795 by Zeus, translation #5493690 by robmen
- Ο γιος μου είναι πιο ψηλός από μένα.My son is taller than me.This sentence is useful for making comparisons involving one's son using γιος.Tatoeba #5583296 by Zeus, translation #65534 by CK
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Example conversation
Two neighbors are chatting about their families in a park.
- Κώστας KostasΈχεις γιο ή κόρη;Echei gyo i kori;Do you have a son or a daughter?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχω έναν γιο και μια κόρη.Eho enan gyo kai mia kori.I have a son and a daughter.
- Κώστας KostasΠόσο χρονών είναι ο γιος σου;Poso chronon einai o gios sou;How old is your son?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ γιος μου είναι πέντε χρονών.O gios mou einai pente chronon.My son is five years old.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “son” translations and entries γιος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γιος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
