δέκα
déka/ˈðe.ka/
Ten in Greek is δέκα (déka).
The word δέκα is the cardinal number used for the value between 9 and 11.
Meaning: the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11 (num)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The number δέκα is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form based on grammatical case.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈðe.ka/ (déka). The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'decimate' comes from a Roman practice of killing one in every ten, a concept directly linked to the value of δέκα.
- Ancient Greek mathematics used δέκα as the basis for the 'decad', a mystical number in Pythagorean philosophy that represented the universe and perfection.
- The word δέκα shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'decade' and 'decimal'.
Examples in context
- Αυτός μιλά δέκα γλώσσες.He speaks ten languages.This sentence shows how to use δέκα when counting languages.Tatoeba #2848254 by glavkos, translation #993960 by CK
- Ξύπνησα στις δέκα η ώρα.I woke up at ten o'clock.This sentence demonstrates the use of δέκα for telling time.Tatoeba #5532063 by Zeus, translation #5509265 by mailohilohi
- Θα 'ναι εκεί σε δέκα λεπτά.He'll be there in ten minutes.This sentence uses δέκα to express a duration of minutes.Tatoeba #5441266 by Zeus, translation #424869 by FeuDRenais
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Example conversation
Kostas and Kyriaki are deciding how many eggs to buy.
- Κώστας KostasΠόσα αυγά χρειαζόμαστε για τη συνταγή;Pósa avgá chreiazómaste gia ti syntagí?How many eggs do we need for the recipe?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΧρειαζόμαστε δέκα αυγά, Κώστα.Chreiazómaste déka avgá, Kósta.We need ten eggs, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΈχουμε μόνο έξι στο ψυγείο.Échoume móno éxi sto psygeío.We only have six in the fridge.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤότε πρέπει να αγοράσουμε άλλα τέσσερα.Tóte prépei na agorásoume álla téssera.Then we need to buy four more.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ten” translations and entries δέκα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δέκα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
