How to Say "Swimming" in Greek

κολύμπι

kolýmpi

The Greek word for swimming is κολύμπι (kolýmpi).

κολύμπι is the noun used to describe the human activity of moving oneself through water.

Meaning: human activity of moving oneself through water (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

κολύμπι is a neuter noun. If you wish to express the action of swimming itself, you would use the verb κολυμπώ.

kolýmpi

In Greece, the 'swimming' season is culturally dictated by the 'first dip' of the year, which is a significant social event for many families.
The Greek word κολύμπι is often used as a shorthand for the 'swimming pool' in casual conversation, even though the full term for a pool is κολυμβυτήριο.
The Greek word for swimming, κολύμπι, shares an ancient root with the concept of 'diving' or 'plunging' into water, reflecting the physical motion involved.

Μου αρέσει πολύ το κολύμπι.
I really like swimming.
This sentence shows how to express a personal preference for κολύμπι.
Tatoeba #3053419 by glavkos, translation #6356346 by CK
Ο Τομ δε πήγε κολύμπι χθες.
Tom didn't go swimming yesterday.
This sentence uses κολύμπι to describe the act of going swimming.
Tatoeba #7762477 by eypros, translation #6349105 by CK
Δεν είμαι και πολύ καλή στο κολύμπι.
I'm not very good at swimming.
This sentence describes a person's skill level regarding κολύμπι.
Tatoeba #5482557 by Zeus, translation #321878 by CK
Πάω για μπάνιο
I'm going for a swim
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Eleni and Giorgos are discussing their favorite hobbies.

Ελένη Eleni

Ποιο είναι το αγαπημένο σου κολύμπι;
Poio einai to agapimeno sou kolymbi?
What is your favorite swimming style?
Γιώργος Giorgos

Μου αρέσει το ελεύθερο κολύμπι.
Mou aresei to elefthero kolymbi.
I like freestyle swimming.
Ελένη Eleni

Είναι το καλύτερο για γυμναστική.
Einai to kalytero gia gymnastiki.
It is the best for exercise.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Συμφωνώ, Γιώργος το πιστεύει αυτό.
Symfono, Giorgos to pisteyei auto.
I agree, Giorgos believes that.

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