δάσκαλος
dáskalosmasculine
The Greek word for teacher is δάσκαλος (dáskalos). Wiktionary also lists δασκάλα (daskála).
Meaning: person who teaches (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| δάσκαλος | dáskalos | masculine |
| δασκάλα | daskála | feminine |
A teacher is a person who teaches. The formal word for a male teacher is καθηγητής and the formal word for a female teacher is καθηγήτρια.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form δάσκαλος is used for a male teacher or when referring to a teacher of unspecified gender. The feminine form δασκάλα is used specifically for a female teacher.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'of the teacher', the masculine form changes to δασκάλου. The plural form for male teachers or a mixed group of teachers is δάσκαλοι.
How do you pronounce it?
dáskalos
Did you know?
- In Greece, children often address their δάσκαλος using the title κύριε meaning 'sir' or κυρία meaning 'ma'am' rather than using the word for teacher as a title.
- The root of δάσκαλος is the verb διδάσκω, which is the source of many academic terms across Europe, including the English 'didactic'.
- The word δάσκαλος is actually a shortened version of the Ancient Greek word διδάσκαλος, having lost its first syllable over time.
Examples in context
- Είμαι η δασκάλα σου.I'm your teacher.This sentence is useful for stating who your teacher is using the form δασκάλα.Tatoeba #5511876 by Zeus, translation #2872581 by CK
- Η Ελένη είναι δασκάλα.Eleni is a teacher.This sentence is useful for identifying Eleni as a teacher using the form δασκάλα.Tatoeba #3742527 by Zeus, translation #8865967 by moxy
- Ο Τομ είν' ο δάσκαλος.Tom is the teacher.This sentence is useful for identifying Tom as the teacher using the form δάσκαλος.Tatoeba #5517338 by Zeus, translation #4502556 by CK
- Ο καθηγητής λέει ότι πρέπει να ετοιμαζόμαστε για το μάθημα.The teacher says we need to prepare for the lesson.
- Η δασκάλα μου είναι πολύ αυστηρή, αλλά μας διδάσκει πολλά πράγματα.My teacher is very strict, but she teaches us a lot of things.
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Example conversation
Nikos is introducing his father to Kyriaki.
- Νίκος NikosΑυτός είναι ο πατέρας μου.Autos einai o pateras mou.This is my father.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΧαίρομαι πολύ. Τι δουλειά κάνει;Charomai poly. Ti douleia kanei?Nice to meet you. What is his job?
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι δάσκαλος στο σχολείο μας.Einai daskalos sto scholeio mas.He is a teacher at our school.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι ωραία! Μου αρέσουν οι δάσκαλοι.Ti oraia! Mou areseoun oi daskaloi.How nice! I like teachers.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teacher” translations and entries δάσκαλος, δασκάλα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δάσκαλος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
