πανεπιστήμιο
panepistímio[pa.ne.piˈsti.mi.o]neuter
The Greek word for university is πανεπιστήμιο (panepistímio).
πανεπιστήμιο is a neuter noun used to refer to an institution of higher education. Within an academic context, you might also encounter the word Σχολή to refer to a specific school or department or Μάθημα to refer to a course or lesson.
Meaning: institution of higher education (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, the plural form of πανεπιστήμιο is πανεπιστήμια. To indicate possession or to say 'of the university', use the genitive singular form του πανεπιστημίου.
How do you pronounce it?
panepistímio
Did you know?
- Greek uses the same root παν- (all) found in πανεπιστήμιο for the word πανδημία, which literally means 'all people'.
- The adjective πανεπιστήμων, which influenced the word πανεπιστήμιο, was historically used to describe someone who is 'omniscient' or all-knowing.
- The suffix -ιο in πανεπιστήμιο is a diminutive, which is an unusual morphological choice for such a large and grand institution.
Examples in context
- Πότε ιδρύθηκε το πανεπιστήμιο;When was the university founded?This sentence is useful for asking about the founding date of the university.Tatoeba #2454081 by mululatv, translation #4378600 by AlanF_US
- Θέλω να σπουδάσω στο πανεπιστήμιο.I want to study at the university.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to study at the university.Tatoeba #1641144 by glavkos, translation #9259036 by Nylez
- Σπουδάζω οικονομικά στο πανεπιστήμιο.I'm studying economics at university.This sentence is useful for stating what subject you are studying at the university.Tatoeba #5514050 by Zeus, translation #259325 by TRANG
- Εκπληρώνοντας τα αυστηρά πρωτόκολλα του πανεπιστημίουFulfilling the strict protocols of the university
- Πού φοιτάς;Where do you study?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their future plans.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιο πανεπιστήμιο διάλεξες, Ελένη;Poio panepistimio dialexes, Eleni?Which university did you choose, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΔιάλεξα ένα πανεπιστήμιο στην Αθήνα.Dialexa ena panepistimio stin Athina.I chose a university in Athens.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ καλό αυτό το πανεπιστήμιο.Einai poly kalo afto to panepistimio.That university is very good.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, το πανεπιστήμιο έχει μεγάλη φήμη.Nai, to panepistimio echei megali fimi.Yes, the university has a great reputation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “university” translations and entries πανεπιστήμιο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πανεπιστήμιο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
