επιτυχία
epitychía/e.pi.tiˈçi.a/feminine
The Greek word for success is επιτυχία (epitychía).
επιτυχία is a feminine noun used to describe the achievement of one's aim or goal.
Meaning: achievement of one's aim or goal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is επιτυχίες (successes). When you need the genitive case, such as in the phrase 'the secret of success', use the form επιτυχίας. To describe a person as 'successful' using a masculine adjective, you would use επιτυχημένος.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /e.pi.tiˈçi.a/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, wishing someone 'success' too bluntly can sometimes be seen as tempting fate or inviting the 'evil eye'.
- Ancient Greeks used the root of επιτυχία to describe the act of 'hitting the mark' with an arrow.
- The word τύχη is the same root found in the name of the Greek goddess of fortune, Tyche.
Examples in context
- Ζήλεψε την επιτυχία μου.He was jealous of my success.This sentence shows how to express jealousy regarding one's επιτυχία.Tatoeba #3450438 by Zeus, translation #297923 by CK
- Με φθόνησε για την επιτυχία μου.He envied my success.This sentence demonstrates how to use επιτυχία in the context of envy.Tatoeba #5474846 by Zeus, translation #297922 by CH
- Ποιο είναι το μυστικό της επιτυχίας;What is the secret of success?This sentence shows how to use the genitive form επιτυχίας to ask about the secret of success.Tatoeba #3454262 by Zeus, translation #3452123 by CM
- Σου εύχομαι επιτυχία στη νέα σου δουλειά.I wish you success in your new job.
- Ο σκληρός κόπος είναι το κλειδί για την επιτυχία.Hard work is the key to success.
- Απέκτησαν μεγάλη επιτυχία με τις καινοτόμες ιδέες τους.They achieved great success with their innovative ideas.
- Καλή επιτυχία!Good luck!
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a recent promotion at work.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυγχαρητήρια για την πρόσφατη επιτυχία σου, Μαρία!Syngcharitíria gia tin prósphati epitychía sou, María!Congratulations on your recent success, Maria!
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ, Γιώργο! Είμαι πολύ χαρούμενη.Efcharistó, Giórgo! Eímai polý charoúmeni.Thank you, Giorgos! I am very happy.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔούλεψες σκληρά για αυτή την επιτυχία.Doúlepsas sklirá gia aftí tin epitychía.You worked hard for this success.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, αλλά άξιζε τον κόπο.Nai, allá áxize ton kópo.Yes, but it was worth the effort.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “success” translations and entries επιτυχία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
