Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Inoménes Politeíes/inoˈmenes poliˈties/feminine, plural
In Greek, the English phrase 'United States' is translated as Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες (Inoménes Politeíes).
The phrase refers to the country located in North America.
Meaning: country in North America (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of two parts: Ηνωμένες, which is the feminine plural form of the adjective meaning 'united' and Πολιτείες, which is the feminine plural form of the noun meaning 'states' or 'city-states'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine plural phrase, its form changes depending on its role in a sentence. In the genitive case, used to express 'of the', the phrase becomes των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών.
How do you pronounce it?
/inoˈmenes poliˈties/
Did you know?
- The word Πολιτεία (the singular form of Πολιτείες) is the exact word used by Plato for his famous work 'The Republic'.
- The phrase Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες is a direct calque, meaning Greek has essentially 'mirrored' the English structure and vocabulary rather than using a native Greek descriptive term.
- The word Πολιτείες comes from πολις, the ancient Greek word for 'city'. This connects the modern 'state' to the ancient Greek 'city-states' like Athens and Sparta.
Examples in context
- Ζούμε στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.We live in the United States.This sentence demonstrates using Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες to state a place of residence.Tatoeba #5405340 by Zeus, translation #464412 by lukaszpp
- Ποια γλώσσα μιλάνε στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες;Which language do they speak in the United States?This sentence uses Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες to ask about the languages spoken in the country.Tatoeba #1563552 by glavkos, translation #9413567 by Nylez
- Ο κ. Τζόουνς γεννήθηκε στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.Mr. Jones was born in the United States.This sentence uses Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες to indicate a place of birth.Tatoeba #5544730 by Zeus, translation #1392260 by Shishir
- Ο πρόεδρος της Ελλάδας επισκέφτηκε τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.The President of Greece visited the United States.
- Η συμφωνία έχει επιπτώσεις στις σχέσεις μεταξύ Ελλάδας και Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών.The agreement has implications on the relationship between Greece and the United States.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are discussing their travel plans.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλεις να επισκεφθείς τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες;Thélis na episkefthís tis Inoménes Politéies?Do you want to visit the United States?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, ονειρεύομαι ένα ταξίδι εκεί.Nai, onirevóma éna taxídi ekéí.Yes, I dream of a trip there.
- Νίκος NikosΠοια πόλη των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών προτιμάς;Pia póli ton Inoménon Politíon protimás?Which city in the United States do you prefer?
- Μαρία MariaΘέλω να πάω στη Νέα Υόρκη.Thélo na páo sti Néa Yórki.I want to go to New York.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united states” translations and entries Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
