νικητής
nikitís/ni.ciˈtis/masculine
The Greek word for winner is νικητής (nikitís). Wiktionary also lists νικήτρια (nikítria).
Meaning: one who has won or often wins (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| νικητής | nikitís | /ni.ciˈtis/ | masculine |
| νικήτρια | nikítria | /niˈci.tɾi.a/ | feminine |
The term refers to someone who has won or someone who wins frequently.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form νικητής is used for a male winner or when the gender of the winner is unspecified. The feminine form νικήτρια is used specifically to refer to a female winner.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ni.ciˈtis/. The stress is on the third of three syllables.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a winner in a lottery or a game of chance, Greek speakers often prefer the word τυχερός (lucky one) rather than νικητής, which sounds more like a hard-fought competition.
- The masculine term νικητής shares the same root as the English word 'nike', the goddess of victory, which is also the name of the famous sportswear brand.
- In Modern Greek, the word for victory, νίκη, is also used as a female given name meaning 'victory'.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ είναι ο νικητής.Tom is the winner.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person as the winner using νικητής.Tatoeba #11528973 by pinkmpnster, translation #1474826 by Spamster
- Ο νικητής του διαγωνισμού είναι ο Γιάννης.The winner of the competition is Yannis.
- Συγχαρητήρια, είσαι πραγματική νικητάρα!Congratulations, you are a true winner!
- Είναι ο νικητής του αγώνα.Eínai o nikitís tou agóna.He is the winner of the race.
- Ο νικητής θα πάρει το δώρο.O nikitís tha párei to dóro.The winner will receive the prize.
Example conversation
George and Maria are discussing a board game.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα, τελείως νίκησα!Koita, teleios nikisa!Look, I completely won!
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είσαι ο νικητής αυτή τη φορά.Nai, eisai o nikitis afti ti fora.Yes, you are the winner this time.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΉταν πολύ εύκολο παιχνίδι.Itan poly evkolo paichnidi.It was a very easy game.
- Μαρία MariaΜην το υπερβάλλεις, Γιώργο.Min to ypervalleis, Giorgo.Don't exaggerate, George.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “winner” translations and entries νικητής, νικήτρια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries νικήτρια, νικητής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
