How to Say “Sunflower” in Greek

ηλίανθος
ilíanthosmasculine
The Greek word for sunflower is ηλίανθος (ilíanthos). Wiktionary also lists ηλιοτρόπιο (iliotrópio).
Meaning: flower (noun)

Ways to say it

“sunflower” in Greek
Greek Romanization (Wiktionary) IPA Note
ηλίανθος ilíanthos masculine
ηλιοτρόπιο iliotrópio /i.li.oˈtɾo.pi.o/ neuter

The term refers to the sunflower flower.

What does it mean word for word?

The word ηλίανθος is a compound of ήλιος (sun) and άνθος (flower).

How does it change in a sentence?

ηλίανθος is a masculine noun, while ηλιοτρόπιο is a neuter noun.

How do you pronounce it?

ilíanthos

Did you know?

  • In Greek culture, sunflowers are often associated with the 'sun-god' Apollo, reflecting the deep connection between the plant's name and ancient solar mythology.
  • While ηλίανθος describes the flower as a 'sun-flower', the alternative ηλιοτρόπιο means 'sun-turner'. This refers to the plant's habit of following the sun across the sky.
  • The word ηλιοτρόπιο shares a root with the English word 'heliotrope', which refers to various plants that turn toward the sun.

Examples in context

  • Ο ηλίανθος είναι ένα υπέροχο λουλούδι.
    The sunflower is a beautiful flower.
  • Βρήκα έναν όμορφο ηλίανθο στο πεδίο.
    I found a beautiful sunflower in the field.
  • Ο ηλίανθος είναι πολύ μεγάλος.
    O iliantos einai poly megalos.
    The sunflower is very big.
  • Αυτός ο ηλίανθος είναι κίτρινος.
    Aftos o iliantos einai kitrinos.
    This sunflower is yellow.

Example conversation

Anastasia and Dimitris are walking through a flower field.

  1. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Δες, Δημήτρη, αυτός ο ηλίανθος είναι τεράστιος!
    Des, Dimitri, aftos o ilianthos einai terastios!
    Look, Dimitris, this sunflower is huge!
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Έχεις δίκιο, Αναστασία, είναι πραγματικά εντυπωσιακός.
    Echeis dikio, Anastasia, einai pragmatika entyposiakos.
    You are right, Anastasia, it is truly impressive.
  3. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Μπορώ να βγάλω μια φωτογραφία τον ηλίανθο;
    Boro na vgalo mia fotografia ton iliantho?
    Can I take a photo of the sunflower?
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Φυσικά, είναι το τέλειο σημείο για φωτογραφία.
    Fysika, einai to teleio σημείο gia fotografia.
    Of course, it is the perfect spot for a photo.
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