στρες
stresneuter
The English word stress can be translated into Greek as στρες or άγχος.
Meaning: emotional pressure (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| στρες | stres | neuter | |
| άγχος | ánchos | /ˈaŋ.xos/ | neuter |
Both words refer to emotional or physiological pressure, but they focus on different aspects of the experience.
Which one should you use?
άγχος is the more common Greek term used to describe the feeling of anxiety or psychological tension. In contrast, στρες is a direct loanword from English and is often used in more clinical or general contexts to refer to the physiological or external pressure itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
άγχος is a neuter noun, meaning it takes neuter articles such as το or ένα.
How do you pronounce it?
stres
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use στρες or άγχος when you mean 'to emphasize' a point or a syllable. Instead, use the verb τονίζω.
Did you know?
- The word άγχος shares its roots with the ancient verb meaning 'to strangle' or 'to choke'.
- The phrase μην έχεις άγχος is often used as a friendly reassurance, similar to saying 'don't sweat it' or 'don't worry about it' in English.
- In Greek, the concept of 'stressing' a syllable is referred to as having an 'accent' (τόνος), which is a musical term for pitch and intensity.
Examples in context
- Θέλω να ζήσω τη ζωή μου δίχως άγχος κι ανησυχίες. Δε χρειάζεται να είμαι πλούσιος ή διάσημος· θέλω απλώς να είμαι ευτυχισμένος.I want to live my life without stress and worries. I don't need to be rich or famous, I just want to be happy.This sentence shows how to express the desire to live a life without άγχος.Tatoeba #2853636 by Zeus, translation #4870839 by venticello
- Το στρες είναι αναπόσπαστο μέρος της ζωής.Stress is an integral part of life.This sentence uses στρες to state that it is an inseparable part of life.
- Τι έγινε. Φαίνεσαι ανήσυχος.What's wrong? You seem anxious.
- Έχω πολύ άγχος για την εξέταση αύριο.I'm very stressed about tomorrow's exam.
- Πώς περνάς;How are you?
- Τέλεια, αν και έχω λίγο στρες αυτές τις μέρες.Great, although I'm a bit stressed these days.
- Το καθημερινό στρες επηρεάζει την υγεία μας.To kathimerino stres epeirei tin ygeia mas.Daily stress affects our health.
Example conversation
Eleni and Giorgos are talking after a long day.
- Ελένη EleniΦαίνεσαι κουρασμένη, Ελένη. Όλα καλά;Faínesai kourasméni, Eléni. Óla kalá?You look tired, Eleni. Is everything okay?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, το στρες με καταβροχτίζει αυτόν τον μήνα.Óchi, to stres me katavrochtízei aftón ton mína.No, the stress is eating me alive this month.
- Ελένη EleniΠρέπει να βρεις χρόνο για ξεκούραση.Prépei na vreís chróno gia xekóurasi.You need to find time to rest.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, Γιώργο. Θα το προσπαθήσω.Écheis díkio, Giórgo. Tha to prospathíso.You are right, Giorgos. I will try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stress” translations and entries στρες, άγχος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries άγχος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
