Τρίτη
Tríti/ˈtɾi.ti/feminine
Tuesday in Greek is Τρίτη (Tríti).
Τρίτη is the noun used to refer to the day of the week known as Tuesday. In informal contexts, you can use the phrase Τρίτη μεσημέρι to specify Tuesday noon.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word Τρίτη literally means 'third', as it is the third day of the week in the Greek calendar (starting from Sunday).
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying 'on Tuesday' to indicate a specific day, the feminine accusative article την is used with the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈtɾi.ti/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The logic used to name Τρίτη is purely ordinal, meaning it lacks the mythological or planetary associations, such as 'Tiw's day', found in many other European languages.
- The prefix 'tri-' in Τρίτη is a cognate of the English word 'triple' and the Greek word for 'triangle'.
- In the Orthodox Christian tradition, Τρίτη is often associated with 'Holy Tuesday' during the week leading up to Easter.
Examples in context
- Το πάρτι είναι την Τρίτη.The party's on Tuesday.This sentence is useful for stating when a party takes place using Τρίτη.Tatoeba #5515094 by Zeus, translation #5506423 by mailohilohi
- Πρέπει να τα τελειώσουμε όλα πριν την Τρίτη το πρωί.We have to finish everything before Tuesday morning.This sentence shows how to indicate a deadline before Τρίτη.Tatoeba #7806204 by eypros, translation #7805241 by CK
- Σήμερα είναι Τρίτη, 17 Δεκεμβρίου.Today is Tuesday, December 17th.This sentence is useful for stating the current day using Τρίτη.Tatoeba #1391494 by enteka, translation #8981467 by Nylez
- Πάμε για καφέ την Τρίτη μεσημέρι;Shall we go for coffee on Tuesday noon?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are scheduling a meeting.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠότε μπορούμε να συναντηθούμε;Póte μπορούμε na synantithoúme?When can we meet?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορώ την Τρίτη από τις δέκα.Boró tin Tríti apó tis déka.I can on Tuesday from ten.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΗ Τρίτη είναι τέλεια για μένα.I Tríti eínai téleia gia ména.Tuesday is perfect for me.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤότε τα λέμε την Τρίτη!Tóte ta léme tin Tríti!See you on Tuesday then!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Tuesday” translations and entries Τρίτη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
