Τιτάνας
Titánas/tiˈta.nas/
The English word 'titan' is Τιτάνας (Titánas) in Greek.
Τιτάνας is a noun used to describe someone or something that is large in stature, greatness or godliness.
Meaning: something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Τιτάνα is used when the word is the direct object of a verb (accusative case).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tiˈta.nas/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While Τιτάνας describes greatness, Greek has a separate word, γίγας, for a 'giant', which refers more to physical size than to divine status or power.
- The modern Greek use of τιτάνας as a metaphor for a powerful person is actually a semantic loan from French 'titan', which came from Latin.
- Ancient Greek texts distinguish between the male Τιτάνας and the female Τιτάνιδα, a gender distinction rarely preserved in English translations.
Examples in context
- Η δύναμη του Τιτάνα ήταν αναμφίβολα αήττητη στη μάχη.The Titan's strength was unmatched in battle.
- Πάντα με εντυπωσίαζαν οι Τιτάνες.I've always found the Titans intriguing.
- Είναι ένας αληθινός Τιτάνας της μόδας.Einai enas alithinos Titanas tis modas.He is a true Titan of fashion.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are discussing a famous historic figure.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΔες τι έργο άφησε πίσω του αυτός ο Τιτάνας.Des ti ergo afise piso tou aftos o Titanas.Look at the work this titan left behind.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠραγματικά, η tầmη του ήταν τεράστια.Pragmatika, i tami tou itan terastia.Indeed, his influence was enormous.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΛιγότεροι άνθρωποι έχουν τέτοια δύναμη σήμερα.Ligoteroi anthropoi echoun tetoia dynami simera.Fewer people have such power today.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣυμφωνώ, ήταν μοναδικός.Symfono, itan monadikos.I agree, he was unique.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Τιτάνας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Τιτάνας, τιτάνας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
