Σπάρτη
Spárti/ˈspaɾti/feminine
Σπάρτη (Spárti) is the Greek word for sparta.
This word refers specifically to the historical city-state located in southern Greece.
Meaning: ancient city-state in southern Greece (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Spárti. The IPA is /ˈspaɾti/.
Did you know?
- The term λακωνικός ('laconic'), meaning brief and concise, comes from Λακωνία ('Laconia'), the wider region where Σπάρτη was located.
- While Σπάρτη is the name of the city, the people of the city-state were called Σπαρτιάτες ('Spartiates'), a term that specifically referred to the elite full citizens rather than the whole population.
- Ancient Greeks used the phrase λακωνιζώ ('lakonizo') to describe the act of speaking in the short and blunt style associated with the people of Σπάρτη.
Examples in context
- Η Σπάρτη φιλοδοξούσε να ηγεμονεύσει όλη την Ελλάδα.Sparta aspired to hegemony over all of Greece.This sentence shows the historical ambition of Σπάρτη.Tatoeba #7790653 by eypros, translation #7789617 by shekitten
- Η Αθήνα και η Σπάρτη είναι πόλεις της Ελλάδας.Athens and Sparta are cities in Greece.This sentence uses Σπάρτη to identify it as one of the cities in Greece.Tatoeba #11251096 by carlosalberto, translation #11251052 by carlosalberto
- Η Σπάρτη ήταν πολύ ισχυρή.I Spárti ítan polý ischyreí.Sparta was very strong.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- Μαρία MariaΚώστα, πού θα πας διακοπές;Kósta, poú tha pas diakopés?Kostas, where will you go on vacation?
- Κώστας KostasΣκέφτομαι να πάω στη Σπάρτη.Skéftomai na páo sti Spárti.I am thinking of going to Sparta.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα πόλη!Eínai polý endiaférousa póli!It is a very interesting city!
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, θέλω να δω τα αρχαία μνημεία.Nai, thélo na do ta archaía mnimeía.Yes, I want to see the ancient monuments.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sparta” translations and entries Σπάρτη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
