πηγαίνω
pigaíno/piˈʝe.no/
The English phrase "to go" is translated into Greek as πηγαίνω (pigaíno).
Meaning: served in a takeout container (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Πηγαίνετε serves as the formal second-person plural conjugation of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
pigaíno. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The modern Greek word πηγαίνω is actually a linguistic accident. It was created in the Middle Ages when scholars misread the ancient word ὑπῆγα as having a different prefix.
- If you want to tell someone to 'go' quickly or urgently, you might use the imperative 'άμε!' instead of the more standard 'πήγαινε!'
- In casual conversation, the word πηγαίνω can be used to mean 'I am leaving' or 'I am off', acting as a signal to end a social interaction.
Examples in context
- Μερικές φορές μου τυχαίνει να πηγαίνω με τα πόδια.Sometimes I happen to go on foot.This sentence shows how to use πηγαίνω when describing traveling on foot.Tatoeba #2925244 by glavkos, translation #9556383 by Nylez
- Πηγαίνετε στο γραφείο;Do you go to the office?
- Πηγαίνετε εσείς στη βιβλιοθήκη.You go to the library.
- Πάω για καφέ.I'm going for coffee.
- Πας στην παραλία;Are you going to the beach?
- Πάμε για φαγητό;Let's go for a meal?
Example conversation
Kostas and Kyriaki are ordering food at a bakery.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλω ένα τυρόπιτα πηγαίνω.Thelo ena tyropita pigaino.I want a cheese pie to go.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίσαι σίγουρος, Κώστα;Eisai sigouros, Kosta?Are you sure, Kostas?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, δεν έχω χρόνο εδώ.Nai, den echo chrono edo.Yes, I don't have time here.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕντάξει, θα την πάρω πηγαίνω.Entaxei, tha tin paro pigaino.Okay, I will get it to go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry πηγαίνω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πηγαίνω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
