ομιλία
omilíafeminine
In Greek, the word for speech is ομιλία (omilía). Wiktionary also lists λόγος (lógos) and αγόρευση (agórefsi).
Meaning: an oration, session of speaking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ομιλία | omilía | feminine | |
| λόγος | lógos | [ˈlo.ɣos] (narrow) | masculine |
| αγόρευση | agórefsi | feminine |
The word ομιλία is used for a formal speech or discourse.
Which one should you use?
ομιλία is the most common word for a formal or semi-formal speech or talk given to an audience. In contrast, αγόρευση refers specifically to a formal oration or a speech delivered in a public or official setting. The word λόγος is used more to refer to 'the word', 'reason' or 'discourse' rather than a specific prepared speech. The term διάλεξη specifically refers to a lecture or a talk given by an expert.
How does it change in a sentence?
ομιλία is a feminine noun. αγόρευση is also a feminine noun, while λόγος is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization of ομιλία is omilía.
Did you know?
- The word λόγος is used as a suffix in hundreds of English words like 'biology' and 'psychology' to denote a 'study' or 'science' of a subject.
- The English word 'homily', meaning a religious sermon, comes directly from ομιλία. In its original Greek context, it simply meant a conversation or a friendly chat.
- The term λόγος appears as a central concept in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is translated as 'The Word' to refer to the divine reason of God.
Examples in context
- Άκουσες την ομιλία του Τομ;Did you hear Tom's speech?This sentence is useful for asking if someone heard a specific person's ομιλία.Tatoeba #5512418 by Zeus, translation #5500326 by CK
- Μπορούσα να καταλάβω τις πρώτες μερικές φράσεις, μα το υπόλοιπο της ομιλίας του ήταν για μένα κινέζικα.I could understand the first few sentences, but the rest of his speech was all Greek to me.This sentence illustrates how the rest of an ομιλία might be difficult to understand.Tatoeba #1187504 by ellasevia, translation #285606 by papabear
- Ο πρωθυπουργός έδωσε μια εκπληκτική ομιλία στο συνέδριο.The Prime Minister delivered an amazing speech at the conference.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing a formal event they attended.
- Κώστας KostasΠώς σου φάνηκε η ομιλία του προέδρου;Pos sou fánike i omilía tou proédrou;How did you find the president's speech?
- Μαρία MariaΉταν πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα, Κώστα.Ítan polý endiaférousa, Kósta.It was very interesting, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕγώ δεν κατάλαβα πολλά από την ομιλία.Egó den katálava pollá apó tin omilía.I didn't understand much from the speech.
- Μαρία MariaΊσως μιλούσε πολύ γρήγορα.Ísos miloúse polý grígora.Maybe he was speaking too fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “speech” translations and entries ομιλία, λόγος, αγόρευση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λόγος, ομιλία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
