ταχύτητα
tachýtita/taˈçitita/feminine
The Greek word for speed is ταχύτητα (tachýtita).
ταχύτητα is a noun used to describe the rate of motion. You can use related phrases like ταχύτητα σύνδεσης for connection speed or υπερταχύτητα to mean superspeed or hyperspeed.
Meaning: rate of motion (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular feminine noun ταχύτητα has the plural form ταχύτητες for speeds. To indicate possession or the phrase 'of speed', use the genitive singular form ταχύτητας.
How do you pronounce it?
tachýtita
Did you know?
- The prefix ταχυ- is used in the word ταχυδρομείο, which means 'post office', because the ancient messengers were known for their speed.
- English speakers may recognize the same root in 'tachycardia', a medical term for a heart rate that exceeds the normal speed.
- The root of ταχύτητα is also found in the English word 'tachometer', the device used to measure the speed of an engine.
Examples in context
- Στην πραγματικότητα, για να κινηθούν με οποιαδήποτε ταχύτητα οι πολικές αρκούδες χρησιμοποιούν διπλάσια ενέργεια από τα περισσότερα θηλαστικά.In fact, to move at any speed the polar bear uses twice as much energy as do most other mammals.This sentence illustrates how ταχύτητα is used when discussing the energy requirements of animals at a certain rate of motion.Tatoeba #7762698 by eypros, translation #265057 by papabear
- Το αυτοκίνητο έτρεχε με ταχύτητα 50 χιλιόμετρα την ώρα.The car was travelling with a speed of 50 kilometres per hour.This sentence shows how to use ταχύτητα when stating a specific numerical speed.
- Το λεωφορείο έχει μικρή ταχύτητα.The bus has a low speed.This sentence demonstrates the use of ταχύτητα when describing a low rate of motion.Tatoeba #11541495 by carlosalberto, translation #11541467 by carlosalberto
- Η ταχύτητα του ανεμοστρόβιλου ήταν εκπληκτική.The speed of the tornado was astounding.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are talking about a new car.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠόσο είναι η μέγιστη ταχύτητα αυτού του αυτοκινήτου;Poso einai i megisti tachytita aftou tou aftokinitou?What is the maximum speed of this car?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜπορεί να φτάσει τα 200 χιλιόμετρα την ώρα.Borei na ftasei ta 200 chiliostreamera tin ora.It can reach 200 kilometers per hour.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ μεγάλη ταχύτητα για την πόλη.Einai poly megali tachytita gia tin poli.That is a very high speed for the city.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, πρέπει να προσέχουμε πάντα.Echeis dikio, prepei na prosechoume panta.You are right, we must always be careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “speed” translations and entries ταχύτητα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ταχύτητα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
