δύναμη
dýnami/ˈði.na.mi/feminine
In Greek, 'strength' is translated as δύναμη (dýnami).
δύναμη is used to denote the quality of being strong. It is also the standard term for 'power' or 'force' when referring to physical or political contexts.
Meaning: quality of being strong (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of δύναμη is δυνάμεις, which translates to 'strengths' or 'powers'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈði.na.mi/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek mathematics, δύναμη is the standard term used to describe an exponent or a number raised to a 'power'.
- The word δύναμη is the root of the English word 'dynamite', which was coined by Alfred Nobel to describe the 'power' of the explosive.
- The concept of δύναμη is deeply rooted in Ancient Greek philosophy, where it referred to the 'potential' or 'capacity' for something to happen.
Examples in context
- Ο πόλεμος είναι ειρήνη. Η ελευθερία είναι σκλαβιά. Η άγνοια είναι δύναμη.War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.This sentence is useful for seeing δύναμη used in the context of a philosophical or political statement.Tatoeba #12991414 by carlosalberto, translation #1421994 by Wadimiy
- Και μες στων άθλιων γηρατειών την καταφρόνεια σκέπτεται πόσο λίγο χάρηκε τα χρόνια που είχε και δύναμη, και λόγο, κι ομορφιά.And in his wretched old age’s disdain, he thinks how little he enjoyed the years that he had strength, and eloquence, and beauty.This sentence illustrates δύναμη as one of several qualities a person might possess during their life.Tatoeba #8880116 by nonong, translation #9806017 by Nylez
- Η δύναμή του ήταν απίστευτη.His strength was incredible.
- Η Μαρία είναι ρημάδα, τίποτα δεν την σταματάει.Maria is strong, nothing can stop her.
- Η πνευματική δύναμη είναι σημαντική.I pnevmatiki dynami einai simantiki.Spiritual strength is important.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking after a workout at the gym.
- Μαρία MariaΠώς νιώθεις μετά την προπόνηση, Γιώργο;Pos niotheis meta tin protoposini, Giorgo?How do you feel after the workout, Giorgos?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίμαι κουρασμένος, αλλά νιώθω περισσότερη δύναμη.Eimai kourasmenos, alla niotho perissoteri dynami.I am tired, but I feel more strength.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι σημαντικό να προπονείσαι τακτικά.Einai simantikotiko na proponeisai taktika.It is important to train regularly.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, Μαρία.Echeis dikio, Maria.You are right, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strength” translations and entries δύναμη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
