πλούσιος
ploúsios/ˈplusios/
The English phrase "wealthy" can be translated into Greek as πλούσιος (ploúsios). If unsure, use πλούσιος. Wiktionary also lists εύπορος (éfporos).
Meaning: rich (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| πλούσιος | ploúsios | /ˈplusios/ |
| εύπορος | éfporos | /ˈef.po.ɾos/ |
Which one should you use?
While πλούσιος is the standard way to say rich, εύπορος is more formal and often implies that someone is well-off or enjoys a prosperous and comfortable standard of living.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective πλούσιος changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use πλούσια when describing a feminine singular noun, and use πλούσιοι when describing masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ploúsios and the IPA is /ˈplusios/.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Greek contexts, describing someone as πλούσιος can be seen as an invitation for the 'evil eye', leading some to use more modest terms to avoid bad luck.
- The formal term εύπορος contains the Ancient Greek word πόρος, which refers to a 'way', 'means' or 'resource'. It literally describes someone who has 'easy means'.
- Greek has a specific word φθόνος for the kind of envy felt toward a πλούσιος person, which carries a heavier connotation of spite than the English word 'envy'.
Examples in context
- Ο Θωμάς είναι ένας πλούσιος άντρας.Tom is a wealthy man.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use πλούσιος when describing a man.Tatoeba #2551721 by ilovegreece, translation #1025123 by CK
- Η εταιρεία μου είναι ευκατάστατη.My company is wealthy.
- Ο συνεργάτης μας είναι πλούσιος.Our associate is wealthy.
- Αυτός ο τύπος είναι φτιαγμένος.That guy is wealthy.
- Αυτός ο πλούσιος επιχειρηματίας βοηθάει το φιλανθρωπικό έργο.Autos o plousios epicheirmatías voitháei to filanthropikó érgo.This wealthy businessman helps the charitable work.
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are looking at a luxury mansion.
- Μαρία MariaΚόιτα αυτό το σπίτι, είναι τεράστιο!Koíta aftó to spíti, eínai terástio!Look at this house, it is huge!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠρέπει να είναι πολύ πλούσιος ο ιδιοκτήτης.Prépei na eínai polý ploúsios o idiotiktis.The owner must be very wealthy.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, φαίνεται από τον κήπο.Ne, faínetai apó ton kípo.Yes, it's evident from the garden.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌντως, είναι εντυπωσιακό.Óntos, eínai entyposiakó.Indeed, it is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wealthy” translations and entries πλούσιος, εύπορος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εύπορος, πλούσιος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
