γυρίζω
gyrízo/ʝiˈɾi.zo/
To spin in Greek is γυρίζω (gyrízo).
The verb γυρίζω is used to describe the action of turning around quickly. Additionally, it is commonly used to mean 'to return' or 'to go back' to a place.
Meaning: to turn around quickly (verb)
Which one should you use?
While γυρίζω can mean to spin or turn, if you are referring specifically to mechanical rotation or the spinning of an object, the more precise verb to use is περιστρέφω.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form γυρίζω is the first-person singular present indicative, translated as 'I spin' or 'I am spinning'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʝiˈɾi.zo/. The stress is on the second of three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word γυρίζω can be used figuratively to mean 'to search' or 'to scour' a place, such as γυρίσαμε όλη την πόλη meaning 'we searched the whole city'.
- In a metaphorical sense, saying someone γυρίζει can imply they are 'going crazy' or 'spinning' out of control mentally.
- In Greek, the concept of 'turning the page' uses γυρίζω, treating the flat page as if it were being 'spun' or 'rotated' over.
Examples in context
- Η περιστροφή της Γης γύρω από τον άξονά της είναι μία φυσική κίνηση.The spin of the Earth around its axis is a natural movement.
- Ο αθλητής έκανε μια γρήγορη στροφή για να αποφύγει τον αντίπαλό του.The athlete made a quick spin to avoid his opponent.
- Γυρίζω γρήγορα για να δω ποιος είναι.Girizo grigora na do pis einai.I turn around quickly to see who it is.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are dancing together.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔημήτρη, πάμε να γυρίσουμε;Dimítri, páme na gyrisoume?Dimitris, shall we spin?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, κράτα με σφιχτά.Ne, kráta me sfichtá.Yes, hold me tightly.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚοιτάξτε πώς γυρίζω!Koítaxte pós gyrizó!Look how I spin!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠροσεχέτε, θα ζαλιστείτε.Prosechéte, tha zalistéite.Be careful, you will get dizzy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry γυρίζω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
