κερδίζω
kerdízo/cerˈðizo/
The Greek verb for 'win' is κερδίζω (kerdízo).
The verb means to achieve victory in something.
Meaning: transitive: achieve victory in (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form κερδίζω is the first-person singular present indicative, which translates to 'I win' or 'I am winning'.
How do you pronounce it?
kerdízo (/cerˈðizo/)
Did you know?
- The word κερδίζω is used not only for winning a game but also for earning a salary or making a profit in business.
- While κερδίζω means to win, Greeks often use the verb νικώ when referring to a decisive victory or triumphing over an opponent.
- The word κερδίζω can also be used figuratively to describe 'winning someone over' or gaining their favor and trust.
Examples in context
- Το κατάφερες! Κατάφερες να κερδίσεις!Well done! You managed to win!
- κερδίζω το παιχνίδιI win the game
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a tennis match.
- Κώστας KostasΠιστεύεις ότι θα κερδίσω σήμερα;Pistéveis óti tha kerdíso símera;Do you believe that I will win today?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Κώστα, παίζεις πολύ καλά.Nai, Kósta, paízes polý kalá.Yes, Kostas, you play very well.
- Κώστας KostasΕλπίζω να κερδίζω σε κάθε σετ.Elpízo na kerdízo se káthe set.I hope to win every set.
- Μαρία MariaΕίμαι σίγουρη ότι θα τα καταφέρεις.Eímai sígoura óti tha ta kataféris.I am sure that you will make it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry κερδίζω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
