How to Say "Things" in Greek - How To Say Guide

πράγματα

prágmata

The Greek word for "things" is πράγματα (prágmata).

πράγματα refers to physical objects or possessions, but like in English, it can also be used to refer to abstract concepts or situations.

How does it change in a sentence?

πράγματα is a neuter plural noun. The singular form of the noun is πράγμα.

prágmata

The English word 'pragmatic' comes from πράγμα, which originally referred to a 'deed' or 'action' rather than just a physical 'thing'.
When Greeks want to say 'what's up' or 'how are things', they use the phrase τι γινεται, which literally asks what is 'becoming' or 'happening'.
In formal Greek philosophy, the term πράγμα is used to distinguish an objective reality from a mere appearance, a distinction rarely captured by the simple English word 'thing'.

Τα πράγματα έχουν αλλάξει.
Things have changed.
This sentence shows how to express that situations or circumstances have changed using πράγματα.
Tatoeba #5613457 by Zeus, translation #1531012 by Spamster
Μάζεψε τα πράγματα και φύγε.
Gather your things and leave.
This sentence demonstrates using πράγματα to refer to personal belongings.
Tatoeba #3105027 by glavkos, translation #9556450 by Nylez
Πιστεύεις σε τέτοια πράγματα;
Do you believe in such things?
This sentence illustrates using πράγματα when discussing abstract concepts or beliefs.
Tatoeba #5309240 by pinkmpnster, translation #1284238 by CK
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Kostas and Eleni are organizing a room in their apartment.

Κώστας Kostas

Πού είναι τα προσωπικά μου πράγματα;
Pou einai ta prosopika mou pragmata;
Where are my personal things?
Ελένη Eleni

Είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι.
Einai pano sto trapezí.
They are on the table.
Κώστας Kostas

Ευχαριστώ πολύ, Ελένη.
Efcharistó polý, Eléni.
Thank you very much, Eleni.
Ελένη Eleni

Παρακαλώ, Κώστα.
Parakaló, Kósta.
You're welcome, Kostas.

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