τρία
tría/ˈtɾi.a/
The Greek word for three is τρία (tría).
τρία is the cardinal number three.
Meaning: cardinal number 3 (num)
How does it change in a sentence?
τρία is the neuter form of the number three. It is used when counting neuter nouns, such as λεπτά (minutes) or μήλα (apples).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced (tría). It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The Greek word τρία is the root for many English words related to the number three, such as 'triangle' and 'tripod'.
- The number three holds a significant 'sacred' status in Greek culture, often appearing in traditional folk songs and religious rituals through various linguistic iterations.
- In Ancient Greek philosophy, τρία was often viewed as the first number to form a complete series, having a beginning, a middle and an end.
Examples in context
- Δώσε μου τρία λεπτά.Give me three minutes.This sentence shows how to use τρία when asking for a specific amount of time.Tatoeba #5628564 by Zeus, translation #3151457 by CK
- Δώσε μας τρία λεπτά.Give us three minutes.This sentence demonstrates requesting a duration of time using τρία.Tatoeba #5631819 by Zeus, translation #3151424 by CK
- Ο Τομ έφαγε τρία μήλα.Tom ate three apples.This sentence illustrates the use of τρία when counting neuter nouns like apples.Tatoeba #5512646 by Zeus, translation #5462269 by CK
- Έχω τρία μήλα.I have three apples.
- Είχαμε πάρει τρεις πίτες για το πάρτι.We bought three pies for the party.
- Δανείστηκα τα παιχνίδια από τον αδερφό μου. Είχε τρία!I borrowed the games from my brother. He had three!
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω τρία καφέ, παρακαλώ.Thélo tría kafé, parakaló.I want three coffees, please.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλεις και κάτι να φάτε;Thélis kai káti na fáte?Do you want something to eat too?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, φέρε τρία κρουασάν.Nai, fére tría kruasán.Yes, bring three croissants.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, τα φέρνω τώρα.Entáxei, ta férno tóra.Okay, I'll bring them now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “three” translations and entries τρία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
