τρένο
tréno[ˈtre̞no̞]neuter
In Greek, the word for train is τρένο (tréno). Wiktionary also lists αμαξαστίχος (amaxastíchos).
Meaning: line of connected cars or carriages (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| τρένο | tréno | [ˈtre̞no̞] (narrow) | neuter |
| αμαξαστίχος | amaxastíchos | masculine |
The primary way to refer to a line of connected cars or carriages is with the neuter noun τρένο. If you are talking about physical training or practicing a sport, use the verb προπονούμαι instead of using a noun-based form.
Which one should you use?
τρένο is the common, everyday word for a train, whereas αμαξαστίχος is a more technical or formal term that refers specifically to a train consist or a series of carriages.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun τρένο becomes τρένα in its plural form. When you need the genitive singular form, such as saying 'of the train', use του τρένου.
How do you pronounce it?
tréno
Did you know?
- The formal word αμαξαστίχος is a compound of άμαξα, meaning 'carriage' and στίχος, meaning 'line' or 'verse' of poetry.
- The common Greek word τρένο is actually a loanword from the Italian word treno.
- The root άμαξα in αμαξαστίχος refers to the ancient horse-drawn carriages used in antiquity.
Examples in context
- Έχασα το τρένο μου.I missed my train.This sentence is useful for saying you missed your τρένο.Tatoeba #5480459 by Zeus, translation #453499 by CM
- Το τρένο ήταν τίγκα.The train was packed.This sentence is useful for describing how a τρένο was packed.Tatoeba #5433307 by Zeus, translation #5052143 by CK
- Έχασαν το πρωινό τρένο.They missed the early train.This sentence is useful for saying they missed the early τρένο.Tatoeba #4945557 by _anna, translation #4944022 by Muelisto
- Το τρένο θα φτάσει στη στάση σε λίγα λεπτά.The train will arrive at the station in a few minutes.
- Ταξιδεύουμε με το τρένο αύριο το πρωί.We are traveling by train tomorrow morning.
- Πάω στη δουλειά με το προαστιακό καθημερινά.I go to work by suburban train every day.
- Το προαστιακό είναι οικονομικότερο από το αυτοκίνητο.The commuter train is more economical than the car.
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Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are standing on a station platform.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈρχεται το τρένο τώρα;Érchetai to tréno tóra?Is the train coming now?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΌχι, το τρένο έχει καθυστερήσει.Óchi, to tréno échei kathystirési.No, the train is delayed.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠού είναι το τρένο μας τότε;Poú eínai to tréno mas tóte?Where is our train then?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔες τον πίνακα, Δημήτρη.Des ton pínaka, Dimítri.Look at the board, Dimitris.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “train” translations and entries τρένο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τρένο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
