γάμος
gámos/ˈɣa.mos/masculine
The Greek word for wedding is γάμος (gámos).
The word γάμος is used for both the wedding ceremony and the state of marriage itself.
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
γάμος is a masculine noun. To express the plural (weddings), use γάμοι. To indicate possession or to say 'of the wedding', use the genitive singular form γάμου.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is gámos. It has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'gamete' comes from the Greek word γάμος, as it refers to the union of two cells.
- In a traditional Greek Orthodox wedding, the ceremony is often referred to as the 'crowning' rather than just a 'wedding', because the couple is crowned as king and queen of their new household.
- At a traditional Greek wedding, guests often throw sugar-coated almonds called κουഫέτα to symbolize the bittersweet nature of marriage.
Examples in context
- Ο γάμος είναι σε δυο βδομάδες.The wedding is in two weeks.This sentence is useful for stating when the wedding is occurring.Tatoeba #5422801 by Zeus, translation #5280907 by hellosunshine
- Πότε είναι ο γάμος σας;When's the wedding?This sentence is useful for asking when the wedding is taking place.Tatoeba #11155695 by carlosalberto, translation #1120403 by CK
- Πότε είναι ο γάμος σου;When is your wedding?This sentence is useful for asking someone when their specific wedding is.Tatoeba #11155696 by carlosalberto, translation #11155692 by carlosalberto
- Θα πας στο γάμο την επόμενη βδομάδα;Are you going to the wedding next week?
- Το γαμήλιο πάρτι ήταν απίστευτο!The wedding celebration was fantastic!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are talking about a friend's invitation.
- Νίκος NikosΠήγες στον γάμο του Γιάννη;Piges ston gamo tou Gianni?Did you go to Giannis's wedding?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, ο γάμος ήταν πολύ μακριά.Ochi, o gamos itan poly makrya.No, the wedding was very far away.
- Νίκος NikosΚρίμα, ήταν μια υπέροχη γιορτή.Krima, itan mia yperochi yiorti.Too bad, it was a wonderful celebration.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα τους στείλω ένα δώρο.Tha τους steilo ena doro.I will send them a gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations and entries γάμος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
