χρησιμοποιώ
chrisimopoió/xɾi.si.mo.piˈo/
The English verb 'use' is translated into Greek as χρησιμοποιώ (chrisimopoió).
The verb χρησιμοποιώ is used to mean employ or apply something. Related to this is the noun χρήση, which refers to the act of using or the function of something.
Meaning: employ, apply (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb χρησιμοποιώ is a compound word formed from χρήση, meaning 'use' and ποιώ, meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.
Which one should you use?
The form Χρησιμοποιείται is used to express the passive meaning 'is used'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the imperfect tense, such as 'I was using' or 'I used to use', use χρησιμοποιούσα. To express the future or subjunctive, such as 'I will use' or 'I might use', use χρησιμοποιήσω.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /xɾi.si.mo.piˈo/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb χρησιμοποιώ is a modern linguistic 'calque', meaning it was built to mirror the structure of the French verb 'utiliser'.
- The component ποιώ in χρησιμοποιώ is a descendant of the ancient Greek ποιῶ, which is the root of the English word 'poetry'.
- While χρησιμοποιώ is common, Greeks often use the simpler verb κάνω meaning 'to do' or 'to make' in casual speech to imply they are using something.
Examples in context
- Το χρησιμοποιώ.I use it.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb χρησιμοποιώ in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #5459683 by Zeus, translation #254813 by CK
- Χρησιμοποιώ φυλλομετρητή "Firefox".I use the "Firefox" browser.This sentence shows how to use χρησιμοποιώ when referring to a specific tool like a browser.Tatoeba #1969684 by glavkos, translation #9386413 by Nylez
- Μπορείς να με μάθεις να χρησιμοποιώ το πλυντήριο;Can you teach me how to use the washing machine?This sentence demonstrates how to use χρησιμοποιώ when asking for instructions on how to use an appliance.Tatoeba #3558207 by hans_, translation #9043478 by Nylez
- Αυτή η μέθοδος χρησιμοποιείται ευρέωςThis method is used widely
- Χρησιμοποιώ τον υπολογιστή μου καθημερινάI use my computer every day
Example conversation
Maria is asking George for help with a kitchen appliance.
- Μαρία MariaΠώς το χρησιμοποιώ αυτό το μηχάνημα;Pos to chrisimopoio afto to michanima?How do I use this machine?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι εύκολο, πάτα το πράσινο κουμπί.Einai efkolo, pata to prasino koumpi.It's easy, press the green button.
- Μαρία MariaΤώρα το χρησιμοποιώ σωστά;Tora to chrisimopio sosta?Am I using it correctly now?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, Μαρία, το κάνεις τέλεια.Nai, Maria, to kanei telia.Yes, Maria, you are doing it perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “use” translations and entries χρησιμοποιώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χρησιμοποιώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
