αύριο
ávrio/ˈa.vɾi.o/
αύριο (ávrio) is the Greek word for "tomorrow".
αύριο is used to refer to the day after the present day. It can be used as an adverb to describe when an action occurs or as a noun to refer to the day itself.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Which one should you use?
While αύριο refers to tomorrow, the word Μεθαύριο is used specifically to mean "the day after tomorrow".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word αύριο functions as both an adverb and a noun in Greek.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈa.vɾi.o/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word αύριο is the neuter form of the ancient adjective αὔριον, which originally meant 'early' or 'at dawn'.
- When Greeks say τα λέμε αύριο ('we'll talk tomorrow'), it is frequently used as a casual parting phrase even if no specific plan to talk the next day exists.
- In Greek, the word αύριο is often used colloquially to mean 'some time in the future' or 'eventually' rather than the literal next day.
Examples in context
- Έλα αύριο το πρωί.Come tomorrow morning.This sentence shows how to use αύριο when suggesting a time to arrive.Tatoeba #2858166 by glavkos, translation #323209 by CK
- Δε θα βρέξει αύριο.It will not rain tomorrow.This sentence uses αύριο to talk about a weather forecast.Tatoeba #5543570 by Zeus, translation #5543469 by joshodude_1308
- Το πάρτι είναι αύριο.The party's tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use αύριο to state when an event is happening.Tatoeba #5512384 by Zeus, translation #5506411 by mailohilohi
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the next day.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα σε δω αύριο;Tha se do avrio;Will I see you tomorrow?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, αύριο θα είμαι ελεύθερη.Ne, avrio tha eimai eleftheri.Yes, I will be free tomorrow.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤι ώρα σε βολεύει;Ti ora se volei;What time suits you?
- Ελένη EleniΤο μεσημέρι είναι καλό.To mesimeri einai kalo.Noon is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations and entries αύριο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αύριο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
