How to Say "Testimony" in Greek

μαρτυρία

martyríafeminine

The Greek word for testimony is μαρτυρία (martyría).

μαρτυρία is an account of first-hand experience. It is commonly used in legal or official environments where a statement under oath is given.

Meaning: account of first-hand experience (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is derived from the root meaning 'to witness' or 'to bear witness'.

The plural form of μαρτυρία is μαρτυρίες.

martyría

The English word 'martyr' comes from the same Greek root as μαρτυρία. In the early church, a 'martyr' was not simply someone who suffered, but literally a 'witness' who gave testimony about their faith.
In modern Greek, the person giving the μαρτυρία is a μάρτυρας, a word that translates to both 'witness' and 'martyr'.
While μαρτυρία is the noun for testimony, the act of bearing witness is closely tied to the Greek concept of 'truth'. In some contexts, providing μαρτυρία is seen as a moral obligation to the community rather than just a legal requirement.

Έδωσα τη μαρτυρία μου στο δικαστήριο.
I gave my testimony in court.
Η μαρτυρία της ήταν πολύ σημαντική.
I martyria tis etan poly simantiki.
Her testimony was very important.
Ακούσαμε την μαρτυρία του μάρτυρα.
Akousame tin martyria tou martyra.
We heard the witness's testimony.
Η μαρτυρία αυτή είναι πολύ λεπτομερής.
I martyria afti einai poly leptomeris.
This testimony is very detailed.

Nikos and Eleni are discussing a legal case.

Νίκος Nikos

Έακουςες τη μαρτυρία του μάρτυρα;
Éakousas ti martyría tou mártyra?
Did you hear the witness's testimony?
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, Νίκο, ήταν πολύ ξεκάθαρη.
Nai, Níko, ítan polý xekáthari.
Yes, Nikos, it was very clear.
Νίκος Nikos

Πιστεύεις ότι η μαρτυρία του είναι αληθινή;
Pistéveis óti i martyría tou einai alithiní?
Do you believe his testimony is true?
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, πιστεύω ότι λέει την αλήθεια.
Nai, pistévo óti léei tin alítheia.
Yes, I believe he is telling the truth.

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