θρόνος
thrónos/ˈθronos/masculine
The English phrase 'throne' is θρόνος (thrónos) in Greek.
The word θρόνος refers to an ornate seat. Similar to English, it is used metaphorically to represent the power or authority held by a monarch or a religious leader.
Meaning: ornate seat (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun θρόνος has several inflected forms: the genitive plural is θρόνων (of thrones) and the accusative plural is θρόνους (thrones).
Did you know?
- In the Greek Orthodox Church, the θρόνος is not just a seat for a bishop but can also refer to the altar table itself.
- Because θρόνος is an ancient term, using it in modern Greek to describe a simple chair would sound incredibly ironic or even sarcastic. It carries a weight of grandeur that makes it unsuitable for everyday furniture.
- The ancient Greek world distinguished between a θρόνος, which was a high-backed ceremonial seat, and a δίφρος, which was a simpler folding stool.
Examples in context
- ο θρόνος της ΑγγλίαςEnglish monarchy (literally:throne).This sentence is useful for talking about the English monarchy using θρόνος.
- αυτοκρατορικός, πατριαρχικός, παπικός θρόνοςImperial, patriarchic, papal throneThis sentence shows how to list different types of thrones, such as imperial, patriarchic or papal, using θρόνος.
- χηρεύει ο θρόνοςThe throne is vacant (literally: widowed)This sentence illustrates the expression for a vacant throne using θρόνος.
- Ο βασιλιάς κάθισε στον θρόνο του.The king sat on his throne.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are visiting a history museum.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚόιτα αυτόν τον χρυσό θρόνο!Koita aftón ton chrysó thróno!Look at this golden throne!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ εντυπωσιακός ο θρόνος.Einai polý entyposiakós o thrónos.The throne is very impressive.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠοιος κάθισε σε αυτόν τον θρόνο;Poios káthise se aftón ton thróno?Who sat on this throne?
- Κώστας KostasΈνας παλιός βασιλιάς του εθνους.Enas paliós vasiliás tou éthnous.An old king of the nation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “throne” translations and entries θρόνος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
