Πέμπτη
Pémpti/ˈpem.pti/feminine
Thursday in Greek is Πέμπτη (Pémpti).
Πέμπτη is the noun used to refer to the day of the week Thursday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word Πέμπτη is derived from the Greek word for fifth, which reflects its position as the fifth day of the week in the ancient Greek counting system.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say on Thursday to indicate when an event occurs, use the accusative form with the definite article: την Πέμπτη.
How do you pronounce it?
Pémpti is pronounced /ˈpem.pti/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While English names for days are often linked to gods or planets, the Greek Πέμπτη is purely ordinal and mathematical.
- In the Greek Orthodox tradition, Πέμπτη can refer to a specific day of a countdown during fasting periods before major religious feasts.
- The name Πέμπτη is tied to a counting system that treats Saturday as the first day of the week.
Examples in context
- Το πάρτι είναι την Πέμπτη.The party's on Thursday.This sentence is useful for showing how to use την Πέμπτη to indicate when an event occurs.Tatoeba #5515102 by Zeus, translation #5506422 by mailohilohi
- Σήμερα είναι Πέμπτη.Today is Thursday.This sentence is useful for stating what day it is today using Πέμπτη.Tatoeba #3805246 by glavkos, translation #1151779 by CK
- Το επόμενο δρομολόγιο θα είναι την Πέμπτη.The next passage will be on Thursday.Tatoeba #9234423 by Nylez, translation #9466647 by Nylez
- Σας ευχαριστώ για τη συνάντηση την Πέμπτη, ήταν πραγματικά χαρά μου.Thank you for the meeting on Thursday, it was a real pleasure.
- Πού θα βρεθούμε την Πέμπτη. Έχω πολλά να σου πω!Where shall we meet on Thursday? I have a lot to tell you!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are planning a meeting.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλεις να βρεθούμε την Πέμπτη;Thélis na vrethóume tin Pémpti?Do you want to meet on Thursday?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η Πέμπτη είναι μια καλή μέρα.Nai, i Pémpti einai mia kalí méra.Yes, Thursday is a good day.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤι ώρα σε βολεύει την Πέμπτη;Ti óra se volévi tin Pémpti?What time works for you on Thursday?
- Κώστας KostasΑς πούμε στις πέντε το απόγευμα.As poúme stis pénde to apógevma.Let's say at five in the afternoon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Thursday” translations and entries Πέμπτη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
