Στιβ
Stiv
The English name Steve is translated into Greek as Στιβ (Stiv).
Στιβ is a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Stiv.
Did you know?
- While Στιβ is a phonetic borrowing, the traditional Greek equivalent Στέφανος is a 'name day' name. In Greece, people often celebrate their name day with as much or more importance than their actual birthday.
- The word στέφανος is still used in modern Greek to describe the wedding crowns used in Orthodox marriage ceremonies. These crowns symbolize the couple becoming the king and queen of their new home.
- The Greek letter β in Στιβ is pronounced as 'v', but in ancient Greek, this same letter was pronounced as 'b'.
Examples in context
- Καλημέρα, κύριε ΣτέφανεGood morning, Mr. Steve
- Γεια σου Στέφανε, τι κάνεις;Hi Steve, how are you?
- Ο Στιβ είναι φίλος μου.O Stiv einai fίlos mou.Steve is my friend.
- Γνωρίζεις τον Στιβ;Gnorizeis ton Stiv;Do you know Steve?
- Μιλάω στον Στιβ τώρα.Milao ston Stiv tora.I am talking to Steve now.
Example conversation
George and Maria are talking about a colleague.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δει τον Στιβ;Echeis dei ton Stiv?Have you seen Steve?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, δεν τον έχω δει.Ochi, den ton echo dei.No, I haven't seen him.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤον χρειάζομαι για τη δουλειά.Ton chreiazomai gia ti douleia.I need him for the work.
- Μαρία MariaΘα τον καλέσω στο τηλέφωνο.Tha ton kaleso sto tilefono.I will call him on the phone.
