How to Say “Strong” in Greek

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δυνατός
dynatós
The English word "strong" can be translated into Greek as δυνατός (dynatós), meaning capable of producing great physical force. Wiktionary also lists ισχυρός (ischyrós).
Meaning: capable of producing great physical force (adj)

Ways to say it

“strong” in Greek
Greek Romanization (Wiktionary)
δυνατός dynatós
ισχυρός ischyrós

δυνατός is the most common word used to describe physical strength or general power. While ισχυρός can also be used to describe both physical and mental strength, it is often applied to more abstract or formal concepts, such as a strong economy or a powerful influence.

Which one should you use?

δυνατός is the standard choice for describing physical strength or general power. In contrast, ισχυρός is used for more abstract, powerful or formal contexts.

Is it said differently in some regions?

Both ισχυρός, δυνατός and γερός are widely understood and used throughout Greece and Cyprus.

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective δυνατός changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. The masculine singular is δυνατός, the feminine singular is δυνατή and the neuter singular is δυνατό. For plurals, use δυνατοί for masculine and δυνατές for feminine.

How do you pronounce it?

dynatós

Did you know?

  • The word δυνατός is used to describe a 'loud' sound, such as a 'strong' voice or loud music, where English would use 'loud'.
  • The Greek word δυνατός is the root of the English word 'dynamite'. Both terms share the same core meaning of power and force.
  • The term δυνατός can also be used idiomatically to describe a 'big shot' or an influential person in a social hierarchy.

Examples in context

  • Ο άντρας είναι δυνατός.
    The man is strong.
    This sentence is useful for describing a man as being strong using δυνατός.
    Tatoeba #3179326 by Zeus, translation #3100447 by belvis
  • Ο Τομ φαίνεται δυνατός.
    Tom looks strong.
    This sentence is useful for describing how someone appears using δυνατός.
    Tatoeba #5457633 by Zeus, translation #1024527 by CK
  • Απλά δεν ήμουν πολύ δυνατός.
    I just wasn't strong enough.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of strength using δυνατός.
    Tatoeba #7796807 by eypros, translation #7796723 by CK
  • Ο αθλητής είναι πολύ ισχυρός.
    The athlete is very strong.
  • Είναι ένας δυνατός άνθρωπος που βοηθάει πάντα τους άλλους.
    He is a strong person who always helps others.
  • Οι ελπίδες μου είναι ακόμη δυνατές.
    My hopes are still strong.
  • Οι γιαγιάδες μου είναι γερές και ανθεκτικές.
    My grandmothers are strong and resilient.
  • Αντέχω γιατί είμαι πολύ γερός.
    I can endure because I am very strong.
  • 11 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Kostas and Kyriaki are moving furniture in a living room.

  1. Κώστας Kostas

    Αυτό το τραπέζι είναι πολύ βαρύ.
    Autó to trapézi eínai polý varý.
    This table is very heavy.
  2. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Μην ανησυχείς, ο Κώστας είναι δυνατός.
    Mín anisycheís, o Kóstas eínai dynatós.
    Don't worry, Kostas is strong.
  3. Κώστας Kostas

    Μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις λίγο;
    Boreís na me voithíseis lígo?
    Can you help me a bit?
  4. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Βεβαίως, έλα να το σηκώσουμε μαζί.
    Vevaiós, éla na to sikósoume mazí.
    Of course, come let's lift it together.

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