τετράγωνο
tetrágono/teˈtɾa.ɣo.no/
The English word 'square' is translated into Greek as τετράγωνο (tetrágono).
The word τετράγωνο can be used as an adjective to describe something shaped like a square. It also functions as a noun to refer to a cell in a grid. In a mathematical context, the related phrase υψώνω στο τετράγωνο is used to mean 'to multiply by itself'.
Meaning: shaped like a square (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word τετράγωνο literally means 'four-cornered', composed of the prefix τετρά- (four) and -γωνο (corner/angle).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form changes to match the noun it describes: use τετράγωνη for feminine nouns and τετράγωνα for neuter plural nouns. The genitive singular form, used to indicate possession or a relationship to a square, is τετράγωνου.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /teˈtɾa.ɣo.no/. The stress is on the second of four syllables.
Did you know?
- While τετράγωνο describes a square shape, the Greek word for a public town square is πλατεία, which comes from a word meaning 'broad' or 'wide'.
- In Greek city planning, the word τετράγωνο is used as a noun to describe a city block, the area enclosed by four streets.
- While 'square' in English can mean a 'boring person', the Greek word τετράγωνο is strictly geometric and lacks that specific social slang.
Examples in context
- Ένα τετράγωνο έχει τέσσερις γωνίες.A square has four corners.This sentence uses τετράγωνο to describe a geometric shape.Tatoeba #2665795 by Zeus, translation #2665794 by shekitten
- Το τέσσερα είναι το τετράγωνο του δύο.Four is the square of two.This sentence uses τετράγωνο in a mathematical sense.
- Αγοράσαμε ένα τετράγωνο κρεβάτι.We bought a square bed.This sentence uses τετράγωνο as an adjective to describe a bed.Tatoeba #12135785 by carlosalberto, translation #12135762 by carlosalberto
- Η Πλατεία Συντάγματος στην Αθήνα είναι πολύ όμορφη.The Constitution Square in Athens is very beautiful.
- Πάμε στην πιάτσα των ταξί;Shall we go to the taxi square?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Γιώργος and Αναστασία are choosing furniture for a small room.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, θέλεις αυτό το τετράγωνο τραπέζι;Anastasia, théleis aftó to tetrágono trapézi;Anastasia, do you want this square table?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, προτιμώ ένα στρογγυλό τραπέζι.Óchi, protimó éna stroggyló trapézi.No, I prefer a round table.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤο τετράγωνο ταιριάζει καλύτερα εδώ.To tetrágono tairíazeí kalýtera edó.The square one fits better here.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, Γιώργε.Écheis díchio, Giorge.You are right, George.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry τετράγωνο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
